Monday 16 May 2011

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling


Synopsis-


Harry Potter is a wizard. He's in his second year at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry. Little does Harry know that this year will be more eventful as the last.


Review-


This second installment to the extremely popular Potter series and is more a exciting than the first and has proven to be a popular read amongst Harry's fan nationwide.

Verdict- 4/5




Monday 9 May 2011

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia



Synopsis-

Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the people of the small town Gatlin has ever seen. She has wavy black hair, big green eyes and wears a necklace made of junk and carries an old battered journal. She is picked on and neglected because she is the niece of local town shut in- Old man Ravenwood. Lena is struggleing to cope with a power and a curse her family have carried for generations. But as Lena discovers- You cannot hide from your secrets forever.

Review -

This book was full of mystery, drama and emotion. You fall in love with the book when you feel connected to the characters.


Verdict - 5/5

Doctor Who Files: The Doctor


Synopsis-

Who is the 10th Doctor?

Find out all about the Doctor, his friends and enemies, technology and travels, then join him on a brand new adventure in "The hero factor".


Review-

Having read this book myself a few years ago, I enjoyed reading it but met an expected disappointment (as the book's knowlage only goes as far as to the middle of David Tennant's first series as the Doctor). Nevertheless, this book is enjoyable and should not be disreggarded.


Verdict - 3/5

Thursday 5 May 2011

Casino Royale by Ian Fleming



Synopsis-


"Bond... James Bond". MI6 sends distinguished agent 007 to play in a glitzy poker complex known as Casino Royale to recover millions of dollers from a demented madman known as Le Chiffre. Bond then aquires the help of Vesper Lynd who has been assigned to assist him on his mission to retrieve the money. But as events unfold it seems there is a lot more at stake than winning a poker game.. Love, treachery, action and sacrifice are part of this cocktail which Bond prefers "Shaken not stirred".







Review-


This book inspires the 2006 Bond film of the same name. An enjoyable, action packed read based around the card tables of Casino Royale. This book divulges into the concept of the card games and Vesper & 007's love interest more than the movie.Vesper's love affair with Bond is more convincing and moving compared to the film. A great read for any Bond fan!


Review submitted by Mr. MacGregor (Physics)