Monthly Archives: December 2011
The 39 Steps – John Buchan
Title: The 39 Steps Author: John Buchan Publication Date: 1915 Review Score: 8/10 In The 39 Steps we are introduced to the steely, charming and witty Richard Hannay, the adventure hero who appears in 5 of Buchan’s novels, but none … Continue reading
The Time Machine – H.G. Wells
Title: The Time Machine Author: H.G. Wells Publication Date: 1895 Review Score: 7/10 One night at a gathering at his house, a Victorian scientist tells his guests of how he has invented a time machine. Obviously no one believe the … Continue reading
Filed under Sci-Fi
Through the Looking Glass – Lewis Carroll
Title: Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There Author: Lewis Carroll Publication Date: 1871 Review Score: 7/10 Through the Looking Glass is the sequel to Alice in Wonderland, and in this adventure we follow young Alice as she … Continue reading
Filed under 1001 Books, Childrens
Wuthering Heights – Emily Bronte
Title: Wuthering Heights Author: Emily Bronte Publication Date: 1847 Review Score: 2/10 SPOILER ALERT: If you love this book you might not want to read this review! Mr Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, is forced to take shelter … Continue reading
Filed under 1001 Books, Romance
