All Consuming : Mere

Consumed "The First Patient"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:33:39 GMT

The First Patient

by Michael Palmer

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Devil Bones: A Novel (Temperance Brennan Novels)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:32:47 GMT

Devil Bones: A Novel (Temperance Brennan Novels)

by Kathy Reichs

Consumed "Year Zero"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:31:23 GMT

Year Zero

by Jeff Long

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Through Violet Eyes"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 06:30:45 GMT

Through Violet Eyes

by Stephen Woodworth

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Where are You Going, You Monkeys?: Folktales from Tamil Nadu"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:53:31 GMT

Where are You Going, You Monkeys?: Folktales from Tamil Nadu

by Ki. Rajanarayanan

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Forgotten Art of Healing and Other Essays"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:51:08 GMT

The Forgotten Art of Healing and Other Essays

by Udwadia

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Close Enough to Kill"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:50:22 GMT

Close Enough to Kill

by Beverly Barton

WORTH IT!

Consuming "Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:02:43 GMT

Bring Out the Magic in Your Mind

by Al Koran

Consumed "Death Benefits"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:01:55 GMT

Death Benefits

by Thomas Perry

WORTH IT!

Consumed "Night Sins"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:20:28 GMT

Night Sins

by Tami Hoag

WORTH IT!

Consumed "French Leave"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:19:41 GMT

French Leave

by P.G. Wodehouse

WORTH IT!

Consumed "The Atlantis Prophecy"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:50:41 GMT

The Atlantis Prophecy

by Thomas Greanias

Amazingly daft (rated 1 star)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:55:32 GMT

2012 [Theatrical Release]

by Roland Emmerich

Typical Hollywood movie meant for fans of outrageous graphics.

In my opinion, a glorious waste of money and time to watch the movie. A simple summary- The hero outruns earthquakes, tsunamis by driving a van! In the process he saves his dear family and manages to not save his ex wife’s new boyfriend.

I have not watched such trite in a while.

Consumed "2012 [Theatrical Release]"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:55:32 GMT

2012 [Theatrical Release]

by Roland Emmerich

NOT WORTH IT!

Why I recommend "Where are You Going, You Monkeys?: Folktales from Tamil Nadu"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Mere) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:07:17 GMT

Where are You Going, You Monkeys?: Folktales from Tamil Nadu

by Ki. Rajanarayanan

This is a fabulous read for someone who enjoys stories. All the stories were new to me… and every tale was different and definitely not repetitive. Often hilarious and very colourful collection of avenging gods, horny mice, jealous husbands and over-endowed men await you.

The stories are short, crisp and have been translated beautifully. A Tamilian will be able to relate a lot to the way in which a man typically calls his wife -” Adiye,....”, etc. ( of course, I do not know a single male who will dare address his wife in that manner) ; )

Some of the explicit language did surprise me; having said that it was translated well. These words are and would have been used in the presented context. had they been removed a lot of flavour and local context would be lost.

Overall, worth reading.