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Unabridged BBC Dramatization of the abridged The Lord of the Rings
Thirteen CDs, 13 hours

In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths,and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with hisown power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was takenfrom him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remainedlost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of thehobbit, Bilbo Baggins.

From his fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, Sauron's power spreadfar and wide. He gathered all the Great Rings to him, but ever hesearched far and wide for the One Ring that would complete hisdominion.

On his eleventy-first birthday Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to hisyoung cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest -- to journeyacross Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, anddestroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom.

The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken byFrodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the Wizard, the hobbitsMerry, Pippin, and Sam, Gimli the Dwarf, Legolas the Elf, Boromir ofGondor, and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.

This outstanding BBC radio version of "The Lord of the Rings"includes Ian Holm as Frodo, Michael Hordern as Gandalf, RobertStephens as Aragorn, and John Le Mesurier as Bilbo.Amazon.com Review
A Christian can almost be forgiven for not reading the Bible, butthere's no salvation for a fantasy fan who hasn't read the gospelof the genre, J.R.R. Tolkien's definitive three-book epic, the Lordof the Rings (encompassing The Fellowship of the Ring,The Two Towers, and The Return of the King), and itscharming precursor,TheHobbit. That many (if not most) fantasy works are in someway derivative of Tolkien is understood, but the influence of theLord of the Rings is so universal that everybody from George Lucasto Led Zeppelin has appropriated it for one purpose or another.

Not just revolutionary because it was groundbreaking, the Lord ofthe Rings is timeless because it's the product of a truly top-shelfmind. Tolkien was a distinguished linguist and Oxford scholar ofdead languages, with strong ideas about the importance of myth andstory and a deep appreciation of nature. His epic, 10 years in themaking, recounts the Great War of the Ring and the closing ofMiddle-Earth's Third Age, a time when magic begins to fade from theworld and men rise to dominance. Tolkien carefully details thistransition with tremendous skill and love, creating in the Lord ofthe Rings a universal and all-embracing tale, a justly celebratedclassic. --Paul Hughes ... Read more

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Beautiful edition, three minor complaints (and one piece of advice)
First, the 50th Anniversary Edition is the best edition of the LOTR I have ever owned.The cover is beautiful and feels nice, although a close inspection suggests it might not be genuine leather.The gold and copper lettering adds a classy touch, as does the gilding of the pages.The pages are nicely type-set and easy on the eyes (OK, after typesetting my own book I tend to notice typesetting, font choices, etc. first before anything else), and I was able to get the maps out without tearing them with one minor exception (see below).

My three complaints are:

1)The binding feels weak in some ways.Other reviewers have noticed this too.I would prefer a binding with a more substantial spine that is clear that it will last.

2)The binding on close inspection appears to be printed as if to appear to be leather.It looks to me like an imitation leather. This makes me question whether the publisher is being generally up-front about the rest of the book.I cannot find information on the type of paper used (if it is acid-free etc).Consequently I can't tell if the book is built to last.

3) The folded maps in the covers present a difficult design problem and one the publisher wasn't able to fully overcome.While I was able to undo the glue without too much difficulty (see below for how), on unfolding the back cover map, it ripped ever-so-slightly due to tension from the rest of the book and the binding.This small tear (hardly noticeable) is not glue-related.

As for how to undo the glue without ripping the maps:here's what I did:Hold the map firmly down and gently lift the edge so that there is a slight tension on the glue (it doesn't take much).Maintain this tension for a few seconds and the glue will release.Don't try to force the glue to release.Just apply a little tension and wait.

All in all a very nice edition.I just wish it was more honestly marketed and/or more ruggedly designed.I subtracted a star for those engineering and marketing issues.

The Best Way to Read LOTR
I recently bought an Android phone that came bundled with Kindle. I honestly thought I would never use the app but after having downloaded the Lord of the Rings and reading half of it so far, I can say this is without a doubt the best way to read a novel. My phone is always with me and now so are my books!

The LOTR 50th Anniversary Edition
Great book set!Very attractive - a pleasure to hold in one's hands and read.Never mind reviewing the story - everyone knows what a great story it is.The book itself is a tribute to LOTR.Highly recommended!The only disappointment is that The Hobbit is not included.

The most fantastic fantasy novel ever!
I watch the movie part II years ago and fell in love with it right away! Then I watch part I and III and decided that this book had to be in my collection. LOTRs must be the first fantasy novel that I won't hesitate to recommend anyone to read and enjoy it. The plot is even better than The Hobbit, of course, but more importantly, this book brings me joy, sadness, sympathy, excitement, and love. Middle Earth is like a dreaming land which attracts every readers and I think everybody never stops dreaming about it. The ending is so sweet and satisfying that it made me smile after closing the book. Who can resist sir Tolkien after all?

With LOTRs, sir J. R. R. Tolkien deserves to be the best author of the fantasy novel group. It must take a very long long time for another one to replace his position. I admit that I'm already a crazy fan of him and each guy in the "fellowship of the ring"! I have no doubt that LOTRs is the best and a must-read for everyone, young and old, and everyone who's looking for something that they have to read from the beginning to the end! And after that, just enjoy the movies as much as you can, for this series is also the best fantasy movie adaption!

Nice Book
Purchased for son's birthday. He just turned 13 and loves the LOTR. The packaging of the book could have been better. It came unwrapped (not protected for shipping), but arrived in ok condition. ... Read more

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A BBC Radio full-cast dramatization of the second book in the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Brian Sibley's 1981 adaptation has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm. ... Read more

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Great art?
I have read some of the other reviews here and I'm surprised how much people's reactions are spread across the board. But I suppose that is what truly great art does -- hits people in different places and gets them talking. In my opinion, I agree that at some points the story did seem to drag a little, but the adventure more than makes up for it. For me, the first half of the book was not all that interesting, being mostly battle -- however, there were some significant plot twists (such as the return of Gandalf and Pippin looking in the stone) and new characters (such as Treebeard and the ents) that made it worth reading. (For what it's worth, I absolutely LOVED the ents!!) The second half of the book is what really held my interest, being the journey of Frodo and Sam led by Gollum through the mountains. The dialogue between Smeagol and his alter-ego Gollum is most fascinating, and the character development (especially of Sam) is profound. The characters really grow and change throughout their journey, but at the core is their extremely strong friendship.

Gotta love these Charnwood books!
I'm on the plus side of 50 and I'm finding it more difficult to see the small print in some books.These Charnwood series of books are just what the doctor ordered for me and those like me.

I recommend this series to everyone that would like to continue reading after they "can't see" any longer,(j/k).

A Bridge Between the Beginning And the End
With the Fellowship broken Sam and Frodo set off to fulfill their destiny alone, following the path into the fires of Mordor while Aragon, Legolas and Gimli set out in pursuit of their captured hobbit comrades, Merry and Pippin.The novel is split into two parts consisting of the friends' separate adventures as the tale of Middle Earth continues to unfold.The world teeters toward the brink of dark destruction with its fate resting squarely on Frodo's shoulders.

Tolkien's second installment in the beloved Lord of the Rings trilogy captivates the reader with the same magical gravity and mystical allure as the Fellowship of the Ring and its predecessor, The Hobbit. However, this book did not seem to posses the same depth of substance.As a bridge between the beginning and end of the series it had more of a transient feel; a piece rather than a whole.

As always Tolkien writes lyrical flowing prose which captures the very spirit and dark majesty of Middle Earth. He paints vivid pictures of fanciful landscapes, gruesome battles and creatures both terrifying and beautiful.Though the story does tend to drag at several points it never truly grows boring; Tolkien's masterful storytelling and flowery descriptive language is enough to compensate for lags in action. In the end Tolkien leaves another nail biting cliffhanger that will have you clambering for the next part of this epic adventure!

If you are smart you bought all three volumes at once.
This book picks up where "Fellowship of the Ring (Lord of the Rings, Part I)", left off. The fellowship is dispersed. We are lucky in the fact that J. R. R. Tolkien will completely follow each path from beginning to end. All the wars are covered in detail and the progress of the ring bearer is chronicled. New creatures and old vermin reveal themselves.

As with "Ramayana" by William Buck, we find that every creature has its function and that there is no black and white in this purpose. Frodo alludes to this when he thinks of Gandalf, Aragorn, and Gollum. Even Gandalf tells not to hurt Gollum as he may play a larger role in the story that one could imagine.

Ramayana ~ by William Buck

The Book of Dreams
For I am too young to read this book, I secretly read it at my cousin's house.I understood most of the
words.At my school I am a score of 1023,which meaning I can read the Assasination of John F. Keneddy, and
Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets and I am 9 years old.I read the beggining and my cousin probaly read up
to Helm's Deep (the last part of the book) but he still said it was harder than trying to read an acient
article from 200 A.C.So I belived him for a word I do not get is Herosimiam.But it is the worlds best book. ... Read more

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A tale of murder and suspense set in medieval times. William of Baskerville, a visiting Franciscan, is called upon to find out who is killing the monks at an isolated medieval monastery. Accompanied by Adso, a young and somewhat confused German monk, William is soon in deep intrigue and danger. ... Read more

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5 stars is not enough for this extraordinaire book
I don't know what edition some reviewers were reading, but my spanish edition (I'm from México) comes with the translation of latin passages.
Reading this book made me feel more educated, well read and intellectual, because it made me study and investigate more about medieval history and Latin. Besides, I don't think you have to learn latin to understand the book (The latin phrases don't add much to the story or plot). It's full of mistery, and medieval history and that's what I liked about it. Why does it always have to be the Americans who complain about other languages?? It happened with Inglourious Basterds and Pan's Labyrinth... I just don't get it. This is not a complicated book at all, I think Foucault's Pendulum was complicated. This one was a pleasurable reading. I can't wait to read the rest of Eco's books.

What's in a Name?
There's nothing like reading a book by an expert. I don't mean an expert writer, but a book written by a man who breathes the subject he's writing about. An expert writer might have fouled this up, but Eco is a master of medieval history.

The Name of the Rose is narrated by a dying monk, Adso, who wishes to set the facts straight on events he had a small part in back in the early 1300s.

Adso, a Benedictine monk was apprenticed to William of Baskerville, a Franciscan Friar with a gift for observation and a keen wit. Adso plays Watson to William's Sherlock, and serves as an able foil and unassuming witness to the events that transpire.

While travelling, William and Adso stop at a rather unique monastery, where the tale picks up. The monastery itself would probably be ordinary, if it weren't for the library it hosts, which turns out to be a labyrinth, with a secret room. It also happens to be forbidden for anyone but the librarian to enter, much to William's chagrin.

William is asked by the abbot, a man named Abo, to investigate a recent death: a novice has fallen to his death recently. William accepts readily, and focuses his energies on discovering why and how young Adelmo went head over teakettle.

There is a reasonably large cast of characters here, and for a new author (at the time), Eco does a marvelous job of characterization. I can still picture William, Adso, Ubertino, Malachi, Abo, Bernard, and especially Jorge, all in my mind's eye.

The murder mystery, is mostly an aside. William is there for a meeting, between himself and other monks who find themselves out of favor in the Pope's eyes. Here we find monks as men, who commit all kinds of sins, think all kinds of sinful thoughts, and find all sorts of reasons to justify them.

Philosophy and history are thick on these pages, with debates about whether Christ laughed, or whether the Church (and Christians) should or should not live in poverty; all manner of heresies of the time; knowledge, its benefits and dangers; and contests of power between the Pope, the Benedictine, Franciscan, and Dominican orders, and the Holy Roman Emperor. Of all things, laughter brings the house down.

It has been a long time since I've read a novel of such depth, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. It is laced with Latin and symbolism, its love scene is depicted in the language of the Bible's Song of Songs, and Adso even shares an apocalyptic dream worthy of Revelation. The Name of the Rose is truly a remarkable achievement, and I will never question its place on my shelf.

Entralling but needs a second reading to understand parts of it
"The early history of comedy is obscure," Aristotle wrote in his Poetics, "because it was not taken seriously." Whether or not the Greek sage meant to make a joke, this first novel written by Italy's premier intellectual expands on his theme. The Name of the Rose is a deep, brilliant, and remarkably engaging detective story set in fourteenth-century Italy. Brother William of Baskerville is a guest at an abbey where monks are being murdered in the most grotesque fashion. Moreover, behind the murders lurks the "true" story of the missing second volume of the Poetics, in which Aristotle delves into the divine nature of comedy. Employing the logic of Aristotle, the theology of Thomas Aquinas, and maybe the deductive reasoning of Sherlock Holmes (which I admit, I may have been leaning towards due to the combination of 'detective' with 'Baskerville'), he begins to uncover the abbey's darkest secrets. Truly enthralling! A second reading may be enough to push this book up to 5-star status for me.

Could Not Get Into the Novel, Needed Reader's Guide
So, Catholic monks set somewhere in the 13th-14th century middle ages era, with a fantastically (boringly) detailed opening routine.Great description of monastic daily life, especially the in-period misogyny.What made the book not work (for me) was the abundance of obscure (plot relevant) Latin.Plus the narrator tends to be non-specific, meaning the reader is invited to deduce for themselves.The Name of the Rose was more philosopher with symbolism than murder mystery, and I would have enjoyed it more with footnotes or translator's notes.William Weaver's translations (book originally written in Italian) could have used these.

Alas, I did not have a reader's guide, so rather than appreciating the author's use of obscurity, I was left out of the story and put the book down.If my background tended more towards Latin, the priesthood, or historic literature, my opinion would be positive.This is a niche work, not for the general public, who should consider watching the movie.My softcover copy states on the cover it is a major motion picture from Twentieth Century Fox starring Sean Connery and Murray Abraham.

Interesting Murder Mystery
In 1327, in an Italian abbey, a monk has been murdered.The abbot calls on William, another monk and former inquisitor, to travel to the abbey and investigate the murder.William brings with him novice monk Adso, a young man with a thirst for knowledge and a feeling of awe about his mentor.

Upon their arrival at the abbey, William and Adso find that life is focused around the library, a mysterious and possibly dangerous labyrinth of wonders.Nobody is allowed entrance except the librarian, who has the power to decide if a requested book is appropriate for any particular monk to read.

There are stories about strange lights and extraordinary powers wandering the library at night, but William suspects there is a more worldly explanation for the things the monks observe.

Soon after the arrival of William and Adso, another monk is dead and it begins to look as though there might be a pattern to the murders.But with his own movements restricted and many of the monks doing their best to thwart the investigation, will William be able to find the murderer before another victim falls?

Parts of this book were over my head.There was a great deal of description of religious practices and of the history and politics of the time as they affected the different sects of Catholicism.It was worth it to get through those parts, though, as the stories of the investigation, of William's character, and the relationship between William and Adso were so fascinating.These were great characters, inhabiting a really interesting murder mystery. ... Read more

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Tweed, Paula and Newman try to find Cardon who is hunting his wife's murderer. The international manipulator, Walvis, looms over events and the assassin, Teardrop, is killing all who know the truth. Ironically, it is Cardon's dead wife who can identify Walvis. ... Read more

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Colin Forbes's very best!
Yes, they're back again! It's Britain's finest secret agents Tweed, Paula Grey and Bob Newman(famous international correspondent) who are this time on the trail of a billionaire tycoon called Gabriel March Walvis, who plansto flood Europe with Project Tidal Wave. And before you think of naturaldisasters, read on further, it's not quite as predictable as that! Thetrail takes Tweed and his merry men(and women)from southern England toGermany, Austria and the Czech Republic where they are confronted with amotley crew of female assassins. Not only that, Philip Cardon, whose wifedies in hospital at the start of the book, is also on Walvis's trail outfor revenge. And Britain's ace sniper Marler can get any arms he wants at aprice to help out agents along, of course! This is an action-packed,dramatic thriller with well-described locations and sudden and unexpectedtwists at every available opportunity. The narrative does contain someamusing dialogue, for instance:

(p.186: 'I've ordered several bottles ofchampagne,' Tweed said casually.'Champers! Goody-goody,' Paulaenthused.

Somehow I don't think people talk like that these days!Also:

'A nasty little man pretending to be a police officer goes roundthe reception desks of all the hotels. His identity card must be forged.Par for the course.'

Someone who likes to state the obvious! But theseunintentionally funny lines liven Forbes's books up no end. Highlyrecommended. ... Read more

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In this thriller, Tweed, Paula Grey and Bob Newman face the most professional enemy they have ever encountered. Subjected to overwhelming and murderous pressure, Tweed's desperate task is to identify this mysterious opponent before it is too late. A nightmare scenario unfolds. ... Read more

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A very poor novel
The first couple of pages of 'The Power' are intriguing and promise to develop into a gripping thriller. However, after that it is downhill all the way. This is possibly one of the worst books that I have ever read. The characters are paper thin, and completely unbelievable. The dialogue is mundane and pedestrian. The development of the plot is juvenile, it reminds me of the universal baddies such as Smersh from the Man from U.N.C.L.E. The 'stage whisper' comments from the characters explaining the significance of particular plot developments are insulting to the readers intelligence.

For a far more credible, readable and enjoyable thriller read Stephen Leather.

A mystery with an unusual twist!
And a very unlikely villain, which is apparent in the closing chapters! British secret agents Tweed, Paula Grey and Bob Newman investigate a string of murders brought to their attention by a reporter on the run. Then amassacre takes place in a mansion in Cornwall, Tweed's headquarters isfirebombed and the agents are on their own, even the Prime Minister won'tsanction a mission to track down the perpetrators. Who is behind all ofthis? The action and story move from the UK to Switzerland, France and theWhite House, where a power struggle with a corrupt right-wing President isunder way in a deadly sense. Then Even Amberg, widow of a Swiss bankerkilled in the Cornwall massacre, and high-class prostitute Jennie Bladeappear on the scene, who have connections with a leading industrialist.What is his part in the Washington power struggle and the aftorementionedmurders? This thriller weaves its way through some unexpected twists andturns very typical of Brit writer Colin Forbes, the locations add to theinterest and overall, it is a satisfyingly original storyline with aneasy-to-read narrative. Highly recommended.

For those who enjoy a fast paced, international thriller
Colin Forbes sets his novel in rural US, in Washington, the UK andmainland Europe.Clearly a travelled and educated writer, Forbes haswritten an interesting and suspenseful novel, with convicing andsympathetic characters.For my taste, a few too many players in thisruthless story of murder, intrigue and power play, it is nonetheless agreat book for a long plane ride. ... Read more

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God knows, my son, by what by-paths and indirect crook'd ways I met this crown; and I myself know well how troublesome it sat upon my head. To thee, it shall descend with better quiet, better opinion, better confirmation! Following his victory at the battle of Shrewsbury that ended Part 1, King Henry now finds that he must deal with a rebellion by Scroop, Hastings and Mowbray. They are eventually tricked into disbanding their army and are sentenced to death. Henry is finally secure on the throne, but it has come too late: he is dying. The play ends with the accession of his son, Prince Hal, as Henry V. The new king immediately reforms, renouncing his dissolute lifestyle; and when his former companion Sir John Falstaff hastens to London in the belief that the new king will show him favour he is cruelly disillusioned. Harry Andrews, Richard Johnson and Sir Anthony Quayle lead a distinguished cast in this powerful production. ... Read more

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In this wonderful compilation, an incredible array of stage and screen stars lend their voices to the works of the world's finest poets. Among the classic performances gathered here are James Earl Jones reading "The Stolen Child" by W.B. Yeats, Rod Steiger's rendition of e.e. cummings' "pity this busy monster, manunkind", Jeremy Irons reading "Snake" by D.H. Lawrence and Emily Dickinson's "Hope is the Thing with Feathers", read by Julie Harris. 2 cassettes. ... Read more

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Word-music
This is a wonderful collection of poetry readings by some of the bestactors in the world. If youallow yourself only one tape of poetry, Iwould recommend this one. The rendition of Lawrence's "The Snake"is spellbining, and the reading of Macneil's "A Death in theFamily" is quietlly gut-wrenching. And you will be surprised how wellBill Shatner recites about whales. Buy this tape, and you will listen to itagain and again. ... Read more

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The narrative, related in succession by Walter Hartright and other characters in the story, starts with his midnight encounter on a lonely road with a mysterious and agitated woman dressed entirely in white, whom he helps to escape from pursuers. ... Read more

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Brilliant!
Collins spins a web of intrigue among the fascinating characters he creates and develops so intricately that they spring to life. He sets them in fascinating places, and with his imagination and blazing talent, he paints the setting perfectly. He has created an immensely compelling work, and it delivers at every setting.

This was written in installments, and one can but wonder how eagerly the next segment must have been anticipated back in the time of Dickens, his good friend. Thankfully, the installments are all gathered together and presented as one.

The wonderful thing about a book of this length is that, if done well (and IT IS!!), the characters are intricately detailed, and can be known in depth. And what characters!! Mr. Hartright, Miss Fairlie, Miss Halcombe, Anne Catherick, and the uncle Fairlie still linger, as if old friends and acquaintances. Even the minor characters, such as the lumpish maid at Blackwater, is so perfectly detailed and used that she made a lasting impression. Sir Percy and his entourage will linger in memory, as well.

This work made Collins very famous, and it has put him on my wall of favorites. Way up at the top!

Who was telling the Truth?
Wilkie Collins created a fantastic novel which could be read in the manner that most of the reviewers have interpreted this book.Boy meets a mystery woman, falls in love with a look-alike who is forced to marry an evil man and eventually the woman in white reveals some secrets and conveniently dies.The early lovers reunite with the help throughout the book of the sensible sister. What really happened?This book was not written by one narrator, but many narrators with conflicting agendas. What if we assume that all are slanting their narratives to mislead the reader?Who is telling the truth?
When you ask these questions and dig into the motivations and backgrounds of each of the narrators and characters, a very different story may emerge limited only by the imagination of the reader, but guided by Wilkie Collins.Were the accidental deaths accidental?Remember who was the narrator describing the accidental deaths.Were the good guys serial murderers, so they could inherit all the wealth in the end? What was the real relationship of the three heroes?These questions haunted me while reading the book and re-reading the book. I challenge anyone to re-read The Woman in white and question the motive and the story of each narrator as if you were attending an inquest or a trial.Did the narrators cleverly hide the truth from the reader?

I have never read such an intriguing novel

Good writing, good story, good characters, but a bit long on delivery
This is an example of quality Victorian fiction, with romance, intrigue, deception, rogues, subterfuge, sprawling estates and more.Unfortunately, it also has a nice guy (Walter, a drawing teacher/artist) falling for a supermeek yet seemingly attractive woman (Laura) who can't tell some blackguard of a suitor (Sir Percival Glyde) to shove off because she doesn't love him (so goes the Victorian era, I suppose).That aside, Wilkie Collins has crafted a compelling yarn that revolves around these three individuals, not to mention the skullduggerous Count Fosco.While the book is rather long, it's never dull.You'll want to keep reading to find out what Sir Percival's "secret" is as well as how Walter will set everything straight in the end.Good stuff.

Note: if you're accustomed to reading and enjoying 21st-century "mysteries" by the likes of Robert Parker and James Patterson, you'll probably struggle with this due to Collins' quality English and the lack of extensive dialogue. If you just read "Northanger Abbey," however, "The Woman in White" shouldn't require any shifting of your reading gears.

SPOILER: I was rather hoping for some sort of physical struggle between Walter and his two enemies by the last third of the novel, but alas, that never came.The story, though, was satisfactorily concluded, mind you.

Two women, one twisted fate




Wilkie Collins, friend and confidante of Charles Dickens, wrote thrillers, many originally published in Dickens' magazines that gave Victorian readers a generous helping of delicious chills and thrills.

The Woman In White was his most successful novel of suspense.So popular was it that it generated a whole Woman in White industry that included Woman In White clothing, Woman in White perfume, and even a Woman in White waltz.

This is a classic story of mistaken identity as two women of remarkably similar looks but extremely dissimilar circumstances find their lives inextricably drawn together.Laura Fairlie is beautiful and wealthy and has led a calm and sheltered life. Anne Catherick, Laura's pale look-alike has known only poverty and neglect and suffers from mental illness.Both women find their lives drawn into the dangerous net spread by Sir Percival Glyde who seeks to marry Laura while pursuing Anne in order to suppress a guilty secret which he believes Anne will use to destroy him.

Enter artist and teacher Walter Hartright who falls in love with Laura and is also drawn into the mystery of her close resemblance to the unfortunate Anne Catherick.Told through multiple points of view, where each character tells some part of the story, The Woman in White keeps the reader constantly off balance as person after person reveals what they know or suspect or fear about the mystery surrounding Anne, Sir Percival, and Laura.

Filled with memorable characters, including the irrepressible Marian Halcombe and the infamous Count Fosco, darkened with mystery, and peppered with wonderfully comic scenes, this story justly earned its reputation as one the Victorian era's most loved novels.

A Favorite
I discovered author Wilkie Collins this year while browsing on Amazon. I ordered The Woman In White and immediately became a Collins fan. This 1860 novel has it all--mystery, drama, suspense, strong characters, and romance. What more could a reader want? I highly recommend it to those who are looking for a classic literary masterpiece that has stood the test of time.


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This tape contains four warm, everyday tales about neighbours in Trotter Street from the picture books published by Walker - "Angel Mae", "The Snow Lady", "The Big Concrete Lorry" and "Wheels". The stories are punctuated by lively traditional jazz music.Amazon.com Review
Trotter Street is alive with activity! Mae prepares to be an angel in herschool play, but will the arrival of her new baby sister spoil everything?The Pattersons have a load of wet cement unexpectedly delivered to theirfront doorstep. Carlos is itching for a new big bike, but Mom can't affordit. Still, his birthday is coming up... Samanthathinks Mrs. Dean next door is mean. But when Sam risks hurting herfeelings, she feels miserable. These four stories--Angel Mae, TheBig Concrete Lorry, Wheels, and The Snow Lady--are fullof the everyday adversity and diversions familiar to anyone who has grownup in a closely knit neighborhood. Dozens of children from a bouquet ofethnic and cultural backgrounds tumble through the pages, weaving in andout of one another's lives in a friendly tangle of humanity. Well-lovedBritish author and illustrator Shirley Hughes has a knack for treatingordinary lives and small moments as the important, fascinating times theyreally are. Her warm, affectionate tone and matching illustrations touch onrealissues with a respectful light-handedness. Each simple tale captures thepersonalities and current drama of the characters, giving us a gentleglimpse of the tribulations that face all of us. (Ages 4 to 8) --EmilieCoulter ... Read more

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Hughes is a gem - loving, gentle, richly depicted scenes
We discovered Hughes while living "down under" where she is better known thanks to Australia's strong ties to Britain. Also highly recommend her poems such as found in _The Nursery Collection_. Wonderful, rich illustrations; warm, loving families.

Terrific stories and detail for age 3 and up
Shirley Hughes's books are generally terrific. This is a great way to buy, since a collection is cheaper than the individual books, though the price is quite high in US $, being a British edition. ... Read more

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2 audio cassettes with excerpts from The Faerie Queene, The Rape of the Lock (complete), The Borough, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, and In Memoriam. ... Read more

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This is the fourth volume in a series exploring key issues in ethics, law and society, published in association with the Cardiff Centre for Ethics, Law and Society. This work presents a selection of papers and commentaries on topics in Agriculture and Food, Bioethics, and Ethics and Society. Multidisciplinary in approach, the book provides a valuable resource for all those concerned with contemporary ethical issues. ... Read more

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This volume conveys the extraordinary nature of one of the finest ethnographic collections ever assembled. Hillel Burger's stunning photographs capture the remarkable beauty and craftsmanship of these objects.

Four essays provide a rich context for the collections, addressing the complexity, variation, and integrity of North American Indian cultural traditions. Ian Brown describes how the exhibition considers change in Native American lifeways from prehistoric times to the contemporary scene. Despite the overwhelming pressures upon them from white society, Native Americans consistently demonstrated their resilience and adaptive creativity. Bill Holm examines the history and significance of the Kwakiutl portion of the collection. Wilcomb E. Washburn gives consideration to the important issue of the repatriation of Indian relics, and J. J. Brody focuses on the dynamic and expressive aesthetic qualities of Native American artifacts. ... Read more

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Title: Esther Kahn bien vale un festival.(películas)(TT: Esther Kahn is worth a festival.)(TA: movies)
Author: Tomás Pérez Turrent
Publication: Siempre! (Refereed)
Date: June 29, 2000
Publisher: Edicional Siempre
Volume: 46Issue: 2454Page: 78

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This digital document is an article from National Catholic Reporter, published by Thomson Gale on August 3, 2007. The length of the article is 1202 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Delicious and disastrous: animated 'Ratatouille' is a tasty delight; Michael Moore's 'Sicko' reports on our health care system.(MOVIES)(Movie review)
Author: Joseph Cunneen
Publication: National Catholic Reporter (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 3, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 43Issue: 33Page: 16(1)

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This digital document is an article from Epoca, published by Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA) on March 1, 2002. The length of the article is 613 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Críticas.(TT: Critics.)(Reseña)
Publication: Epoca (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 1, 2002
Publisher: Difusora de Informacion Periodica, S.A. (DINPESA)
Page: 127

Article Type: Reseña

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