All Reviews by matthew
Donovan Pasha and Some People of Egypt
by Gilbert Parker
"The book is to be commended to all readers because it has originality of theme, vivacity of style, and more than a touch of that mysterious Oriental coloring which acts as a solvent upon our latent incredulity, and makes these stories throb and glow with the vitality of actual life." -- Prof. HARRY THURSTON PECK in the New York American.
The Belgian Cookbook
by Anonymous
Snarky Mrs. Luck!
"VEGETABLES: Nearly all these are at their best (like brunettes) just before they are fully matured."
Burn
by James Patrick Kelly
Well told story -- I could have explored the society much longer than the book allowed for...
The Master of Mysteries
by Gelett Burgess
Not bad - though they're not really mysteries in the "you can solve" them sense, the way the stories are linked into a larger narrative is fairly entertaining.
The Pirates of Ersatz
by Murray Leinster
Fast-paced, light-hearted adventure story. Entertaining and humorous.
Ladies Whose Bright Eyes
by Ford Madox Ford
An interesting switch from Twain's "Connecticut Yankee" -- this guy has no luck with technology, but does do pretty well with the people.
Four Max Carrados Detective Stories
by Ernest Bramah
Entertaining mysteries -- Max Carrados is an engaging character, and the stories are well told.
Orthodoxy
by G.K. Chesterton
One of the best books I have ever read. Chesterton's writing style has brought me back to this book 5 times his wisdom is timeless. His ever present humor is witty and intellectual.