Just finished reading this quite remarkable and unusual mystery by Gyles Brandreth. I believe this will be the first in a series about Oscar Wilde as an amateur detective.
The setting, the characters, and the time period are written extremely well. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the characters which is interesting, because the story reminds me a lot of the Sherlock Holmes tales.
Definitely Recommended.
Marilyn Meredith
http://fictionforyou.com
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Starvation Lake by Bryan Gruley
Starvation Lake is the story of a young man who has returned home to a job as a reporter for a small newspaper in an equally small town.
His life and the lives of his friends and family has centered around ice hockey from childhood on. The disappearance of the hockey coach in snowmobile accident years ago once again becomes big news when the snowmobile is discovered.
Along with the snowmobile, one secret after another is uncovered--secrets that will change the town of Starvation Lake forever.
The characters are wonderful in the book. For me there were far too many descriptions of hockey matches, but I'm not a sports fan of any kind, and I realize the interaction of the players and the coach were vital to the plot.
All in all, this was a good read, though possibly more appealing to the male reader.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
His life and the lives of his friends and family has centered around ice hockey from childhood on. The disappearance of the hockey coach in snowmobile accident years ago once again becomes big news when the snowmobile is discovered.
Along with the snowmobile, one secret after another is uncovered--secrets that will change the town of Starvation Lake forever.
The characters are wonderful in the book. For me there were far too many descriptions of hockey matches, but I'm not a sports fan of any kind, and I realize the interaction of the players and the coach were vital to the plot.
All in all, this was a good read, though possibly more appealing to the male reader.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Knowing, the Movie
Though many reviewers and movie goers are labeling Knowing, starring Nicolas Cage, science fiction, I think they are dead wrong.
The hero is a widower raising a young son alone. He's also a scientist. His scientific views on life and death have alienated him from his father who is a preacher. Clue #1.
When a time capsule is dug up, one of the letters from a student of long ago is retrieved by the hero's son and contains a series of numbers. When the hero starts to figure out the message--things begin to happen--and more clues are revealed. One of these clues is a reference to Ezekiel. This is a big time clue as Ezekiel is the book in the Bible with all sorts of prophecy including how the world will end. It also has descriptions of angels in it--not the commercial image of angels.
I really can't say anymore without spoiling the movie. But if you watch with those two things in mind, you'll find more clues and realize this is really a religious movie, a fiction movie, but it has religious and spiritual subtle attributes.
Hubby and I loved the movie, it's exciting, it makes you think, and if you pay attention, you realize there are some extremely interesting clues.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
The hero is a widower raising a young son alone. He's also a scientist. His scientific views on life and death have alienated him from his father who is a preacher. Clue #1.
When a time capsule is dug up, one of the letters from a student of long ago is retrieved by the hero's son and contains a series of numbers. When the hero starts to figure out the message--things begin to happen--and more clues are revealed. One of these clues is a reference to Ezekiel. This is a big time clue as Ezekiel is the book in the Bible with all sorts of prophecy including how the world will end. It also has descriptions of angels in it--not the commercial image of angels.
I really can't say anymore without spoiling the movie. But if you watch with those two things in mind, you'll find more clues and realize this is really a religious movie, a fiction movie, but it has religious and spiritual subtle attributes.
Hubby and I loved the movie, it's exciting, it makes you think, and if you pay attention, you realize there are some extremely interesting clues.
Marilyn
http://fictionforyou.com
Friday, March 27, 2009
Faith and Pop Culture, A Review
Faith and Pop Culture
Christianity Today Study Series
A study created for small groups, Faith and Pop Culture, is definitely a meaningful subjects.
In today’s world are senses are bombarded with pop culture images and messages–most certainly not of a redeeming quality. This study will help those discussing each of the topics decide what kind of movies, television, sports and video games should a Christian expose him or herself to, as well as family members.
The discussion topics include movies, literature, finding God in sports, what or whether we should watch TV, family friendly movies, violence in entertainment, Christians’ influence on the entertainment industry, and entertainment and our faith.
Thoughtful provoking questions are presented throughout along with Bible verses to help those participating focus on the Christian solution s to the questions.
Written in an easy to understand style, this study should be welcome for all Christians wondering how to cope with the onslaught of modern culture.
Marilyn Meredith author of the Rocky Bluff P.D. series, including No Sanctuary.
Christianity Today Study Series
A study created for small groups, Faith and Pop Culture, is definitely a meaningful subjects.
In today’s world are senses are bombarded with pop culture images and messages–most certainly not of a redeeming quality. This study will help those discussing each of the topics decide what kind of movies, television, sports and video games should a Christian expose him or herself to, as well as family members.
The discussion topics include movies, literature, finding God in sports, what or whether we should watch TV, family friendly movies, violence in entertainment, Christians’ influence on the entertainment industry, and entertainment and our faith.
Thoughtful provoking questions are presented throughout along with Bible verses to help those participating focus on the Christian solution s to the questions.
Written in an easy to understand style, this study should be welcome for all Christians wondering how to cope with the onslaught of modern culture.
Marilyn Meredith author of the Rocky Bluff P.D. series, including No Sanctuary.
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