Title: Against the Gods - The remarkable story of Risk Author: Peter L. Bernstein Pages: 337 Hi all, When I read the title of the book, I had a different expectation of the book than when I read reviews and finally the book. It is misleading, but the point being discussed is quite different. It … Continue reading 001-2024 Against the Gods
015-2023 The Clan of the Highlander (#3 of 3 of ‘The Highlander’ series)
Title: Der Clan der Highlanderin Author: Eva Fellner Pages: 540 Hi all, We have now come to the end of the trilogy. Considering where we started, I believe the ending of the story is appropriate for all the characters. The author first wanted to end Enja's life in the second novel, but then had a … Continue reading 015-2023 The Clan of the Highlander (#3 of 3 of ‘The Highlander’ series)
014-2023 Winter of the World (#2 of 3 of ‘Fall of Giants’ series)
Title: Winter of the World (#2 Fall of Giants series) Author: Ken Follet Pages: 1022 Hi all, I have now finished the second installment to the 'Fall of Giants' series by Ken Follet. As expected, it was also quite a lengthy novel, but it tells a quite comprehensive story of pre-WW2, during WW2 and early … Continue reading 014-2023 Winter of the World (#2 of 3 of ‘Fall of Giants’ series)
013-2023 The Way of the Highlander (#2 of 3 of ‘The Highlander’ series)
Title: Der Weg der Highländerin (#2 of 3 in "Die Highländerin" series) Author: Eva Fellner Pages: 503 Hi all, The story of Enja, the highlander, continues in this second novel from Eva Fellner. The war between Robert the Bruce (Scottish) and Edward II (English) is in full swing. Enja tries to keep her clan neutral … Continue reading 013-2023 The Way of the Highlander (#2 of 3 of ‘The Highlander’ series)
012-2023 The Highlander (#1 of 3 of ‘The Highlander’ series)
Title: Die Highlanderin (#1 in Die Highlanderin series) Author: Eva Fellner Pages: 505 Hi all, It pleases me that I have found another interesting book series to write about. Unfortunately I could only find it to be in German. Therefore, I am glad to acquaint you with the story with this review. Just to forewarn, … Continue reading 012-2023 The Highlander (#1 of 3 of ‘The Highlander’ series)
011-2023 Fall of Giants (#1 of 3 of ‘The Fall of Giants’ series)
Title: Fall of Giants Author: Ken Follet Pages: 1020 Hi all, Do you have an author that you have heard of before, but haven't read a book of yet? This was one author to which this situation applies. It was a name I passed by in the library, but never took an interest in before. … Continue reading 011-2023 Fall of Giants (#1 of 3 of ‘The Fall of Giants’ series)
010-2023 Origin (#5 in the Langdon series)
Title: Origin Author: Dan Brown Pages: 670 Hi all, I know I am jumping around in the Langdon series by Dan Brown. Unfortunately, the library is not well-accommodating to always have a copy in stock when you are done with book n. Looks like it is well-read at the moment? However, the fortunate thing with … Continue reading 010-2023 Origin (#5 in the Langdon series)
009-2023 The Da Vinci Code (#2 in the Langdon series)
Title: The Da Vinci Code Author: Dan Brown Pages: 592 Hi all, It was by coincidence that I spotted this book in the book cabinet in our town that allowed me to borrow it. My first contact with the story was when the movie came out and afforded a completely different kind of adventure than … Continue reading 009-2023 The Da Vinci Code (#2 in the Langdon series)
008-2023 The Romanov Ransom (Fargo series)
Title: The Romanov Ransom Author: Clive Cussler Pages: 540 Hi all, In review 007-2023 I started off with a new read from a different author and in this review I am pleased to share a new adventure that Sam and Remi have gotten themselves tangled into yet again. This book is split into 89 chapters … Continue reading 008-2023 The Romanov Ransom (Fargo series)
007-2023 Spartan Gold (Fargo series)
Title: Spartan Gold (A Fargo Adventure) Author: Clive Cussler Pages: 510 Hi all, I don't know if you have this where you live, but we have a system here where I live that there is a bookshelf in out small town with donated books. You can go and take one and then return it once … Continue reading 007-2023 Spartan Gold (Fargo series)
MyBookReviews 