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It's always difficult to review a book..., 3 Jul 2008

It's always difficult to review a book, as that which you may have loved, may not be someone elses cup of tea.
This book is no exception to this rule. You may like it, love it, hate it, think it's a load of rubbish, or not have any opinion on it what-so-ever. Because taste in reading matter differs strikingly from person to person, I rarely write reviews for them, but "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" had to be an exception.

It is, no question, one of my all-time favourite books, and I have bought many copies, giving them as presents for people who I know would enjoy it as I have.
If you read the synopsis and are still undecided, I'd go for it. Originally, I… Read more

Live your life in lists..., 12 Jun 2008

A nice, simple book that, depending on your age, makes you think back to the past as you fill it in, such as your first car, your most drunken moments or your favourite records, or look forward to the future, for example, the occupations you want to try or the places you plan to visit.

A must for people with nothing to do on a rainy afternoon, or as a present for virtually anyone

A Bit Like Marmite..., 12 Jun 2008

I s'pose you either love it, or you don't - a bit like Marmite. I am a lover of both Marmite and "Juno".
It's true - its a feel-good, teen-flick with happy music and a simple yet touching story line. But whats wrong with that? Why do all films need to be serious, violent or action-packed? That was one of the major criticisms that this film suffered from in the reviews after it first came out, but lets be honest - sometimes its nice to just watch a film that makes you feel happy, and reinforces the fact that that the world isn't all death and destruction.

This is one of those films, and I love it, and highly recommend it to anyone who wants their faith restored in… Read more