by Madeleine Rose Jones | Dec 3, 2020 | Book Reviews, literature |
Not all books grab you immediately. Some take time to win you over, but once they have, you’ll have no choice but to adore. The Tolstoy Estate by Australian author Steven Conte starts off rather plain, but the subject matter was fascinating enough to keep me reading. And I’m glad I did, because The Tolstoy Estate is a terrific book that I recommend.
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jun 11, 2020 | Book Recommendations, Book Reviews, literature |
The Snow Collectors by Tina May Hall is a fantastic and immersive book, well worth reading.
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 20, 2020 | Book Reviews, literature |
The Sense Of An Ending is a well-written book with memorable ideas.
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 16, 2020 | Book Reviews, literature |
The Phantom Of The Opera is a theatrical nightmare of a book. And that’s a compliment. It’s a fantastic and thrilling journey into the gothic that reveals the dark side of romance and music. Not only is the novel an aesthetic treat, with vast visuals and delightful dreams, but it has a deeper meaning.
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 8, 2020 | Book Reviews, Harry Potter, literature |
The illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is delightful and worth the price.
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Feb 13, 2020 | Book Reviews, literature |
For this book review, I will discuss Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. Like my previous book review on 101 Dalmatians, I will discuss a book that has been overshadowed by a popular film adaptation. Chances are, you know Studio Ghibli’s 2004 film...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Jan 23, 2020 | Book Reviews, literature |
Hundred And One Dalmatians may be proof that film adaptions, particularly by Disney, will become more known than the original. However, it is always worth visiting whatever comes first. And that’s what I did with Dodie Smith’s Hundred And One Dalmatians – or 101...