The late Arleen Auger sings the Four Last Songs very touchingly, but this disc is really ... more
a showcase for André Previn and the Vienna Philharmonic. Previn has always been a fine Strauss conductor, and he is on record as saying that the four-disc set of Strauss tone poems that he recorded for Telarc is his personal favorite among his many recordings. It's easy to see why. The playing is alive with character. Previn keeps matters moving smartly, and Telarc lets nothing come between the listener and this magnificent orchestra. Strauss, for all his skill as a dramatic composer, has a weak sense of musical timing. He frequently never knew when to stop. With playing of this quality, you almost wish he never would. --David Hurwitz
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Advantages: can be hilarious; fascinating story and characters Disadvantages: might need translator's notes; isn't this fiction rather?
*Disclaimer* The following review may incite disgust or excitability of a higher nature, such as holy laughter, depending on one?s understanding of God. You may be offended if your nature is of the more serious persuasion, but I believe in the joy and freedom that laughter brings. Besides, life is a journey and this book is nothing if not a story of a journey.
*Second Disclaimer* I am not a student of philosophy and have never read this German?s translated work before, so please realize that my complete understanding of the manuscript, with only one reading of it, will be limited. Fortunately there are extensive translator?s notes!
*Third?Oh, sorry, I got carried away for a minute. Yes, well, I?ve finally come to the end of Friedrich Nietzsche?s best-received novel, Thus Spake Zarathustra or AlsoSprachZarathustra. I read over ...
Advantages: A fast moving thriller. Disadvantages: Frighteningly real
Review of 'Last Light' a novel by Alex Scarrow.
I am reviewing the paperback edition of the novel, ISBN 978-0752886152 , 352 pages, published by Orion, jacket price £6.99. Genre- Thriller.
The Plot
The plot is the story of the breakdown of the oil industry following targeted sabotage of all the world's major oil fields and oil processing plants and the drastic effects on society that a lack of oil has. The plot follows Andy Sutherland, his wife Jenny and their two children Leona and Jake, the British Army in Iraq and other characters that it would be impossible to mention without ruining the plot for others!
Oil engineer Andy Sutherland is stranded in Iraq with a company of British soldiers. He is desperate to get home to his family, but finds himself trapped as transport links and the very infrastructure of Iraq begins ...
Advantages: Free, an entertaining read Disadvantages: Not excellent
, book publishing, editing and writing as well as being a poet and broadcaster. Strangely enough the day I first picked up this book I read one of Claire Calman's short stories in 'You', The Mail on Sunday's magazine supplement.
'Love is a Four Letter Word' is Claire Calman's first novel; it was first published in 2000. She has since written 'Lessons for a Sunday Father' (2001) and 'I Like it Like That' (13th May 2002).
COVER
The cover of this book (mint green with pink writing interspersed with Jammie Dodgers) gave me a bad first impression. Yes, it looks bright and cheery but it also gives the impression of being a sickly love story. This book may be "chick lit" but it also has a deep side to it and an interesting twist.
PLOT
To tell you too much about the plot would spoil the surprise. All I can say is that it centres ...
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