All Consuming : Eliot Landrum

A review of "Session Lager" (rated 4 stars)

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 04:13:16 GMT

by Full Sail Brewing (USA)

Kind of hard to tell the difference between this beer and Red Stripe. Both come in neat bottles, both have mild, yet good tastes. I wasn’t able to really pick out anything distinguishing. Both are good, though!

A story about "Because of Winn-Dixie"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Sun, 23 Apr 2006 01:45:35 GMT

Because of Winn-Dixie

by Wayne Wang

I thought the story itself was quite good, but there were so many awkward moments in the dialog. I’m sure these actors could have handled a bit better writing and direction.

A story about "Full Sail Pale Ale"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 04:58:32 GMT

Full Sail Pale Ale

by Full Sail Brewing

I really like the taste of this. Would be great with a steak or a burger.

A story about "Cryptonomicon"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:03:49 GMT

Cryptonomicon

by Neal Stephenson

This is my second try at reading this book. The first time I only got a few chapters into it and put it down because of school work. This second time, I’ve gotten a little over half way through and have not the motivation to finish. I pushed myself through the first half, hoping it would pick up. I am more than a little interested in cryptography and technology, so I was by no means lost in any of his geek stuff, but I just couldn’t get into his stories.

A story about "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:50:19 GMT

Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking

by Malcolm Gladwell

I enjoyed Tipping Point more, but there were some fascinating anecdotes in this book as well. Gladwell loves to tell stories!

A story about "The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:48:26 GMT

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

by Malcolm Gladwell

Gladwell is a catchy writer, but I saw several flaws in his stories that he really didn’t address. Two stories I know are completely false but were used as evidence. It makes me wonder about the rest of the anecdotal evidence he uses as proof. I still think there are very valuable ideas in the book and it is really interesting to read. But the credibility of Gladwell’s research is rather low in my book…

A story about "The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:30:06 GMT

The Count of Monte Cristo (Penguin Classics)

by Alexandre Dumas pere

This is easly my favorite book. There are so many intricate stories and details that have been pulled into the main story. The language (even though translated) is rich and beautiful. A fantastic book!

A story about "Three Complete Novels: The Andromeda Strain, The Terminal Man, and The Great Train Robbery"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:20:28 GMT

Three Complete Novels: The Andromeda Strain, The Terminal Man, and The Great Train Robbery

by Michael Crichton

(I read all three seperatly, The Great Train Robbery is the best among the three.)

A story about "Dave Barry Does Japan"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:20:25 GMT

Dave Barry Does Japan

by Dave Barry

What a hoot! I loved every bit of this book.

A story about "The Chosen"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Eliot Landrum) — Mon, 13 Jun 2005 14:20:25 GMT

The Chosen

by CHAIM POTOK

WOW. Certainly one of the best books I have ever put my hands on.