All Consuming : skatrek

A story about "His Dark Materials Trade Paper Boxed Set (Golden Compass, Subtle Knife, Amber Spyglass)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:44 GMT

His Dark Materials Trade Paper Boxed Set (Golden Compass, Subtle Knife, Amber Spyglass)

by Philip Pullman

One of my favorite reads (along with Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings)! A great fantasy trilogy and a compelling religious allegory (only slightly reminiscent of The Odyssey…).

A story about "The Periodic Kingdom: A Journey into the Land of the Chemical Elements (Science Masters Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:43 GMT

The Periodic Kingdom: A Journey into the Land of the Chemical Elements (Science Masters Series)

by P. W. Atkins

IMHO, the Periodic Table is the most remarkable discovery/invention! It is an extremely elegant presentation of lots of data… and this book makes one appreciate just what a valuable tool the Table is.

A story about "Back Spin"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:42 GMT

Back Spin

by Coben Harlan

Wow… very good, kept me guessing until the end! I think I love Harlan Coben!

A story about "Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth (Perennial Classics)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:42 GMT

Demian: The Story of Emil Sinclair's Youth (Perennial Classics)

by Hermann Hesse

Everything seemed to fit too perfectly, but I do like what Hesse/Demian was saying about “uniting” the light/dark… seemed modern for an eighty year-old book!

A story about "Deal Breaker (Myron Bolitar Mysteries (Paperback))"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:42 GMT

Deal Breaker (Myron Bolitar Mysteries (Paperback))

by HARLAN COBEN

Maybe I’m an unintelligent mystery reader, but I was sort of lost between the abundance of characters and “jumping” around… a very good read though; I’ll be looking for more of his stuff

A story about "Becoming a Doctor: A Journey of Initiation in Medical School"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:41 GMT

Becoming a Doctor: A Journey of Initiation in Medical School

by Melvin Konner

Recommended for anyone, regardless of professional interest; an intimate account of a student’s third year of medical school and its difficulties.

A story about "The Final Detail"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:40 GMT

The Final Detail

by Harlan Coben

A good, sarcastic, witty read, as usual! In Back Spin, Win was the “missing” character; this time, Esperanza’s it… intriguing!

A story about "Digital Fortress: A Thriller"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:40 GMT

Digital Fortress: A Thriller

by Dan Brown

Really good! Cover to cover in four hours… although I have yet to decipher the endpage. A refreshing change from the Robert Langdon series.

A story about "Peterson's Insider's Guide to Medical Schools: Current Students Tell You What Their Medical School Is Really Like (Insider's Guide to Medical Schools)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:40 GMT

Peterson's Insider's Guide to Medical Schools: Current Students Tell You What Their Medical School Is Really Like (Insider's Guide to Medical Schools)

by Ivan, M.D. Oransky

Pretty good… I’ll need more time to go over it, so I’ll probably buy it when it gets a little closer to med school time.

A story about "Animal Farm"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:39 GMT

Animal Farm

by George Orwell

Wow… what a great book! It’s very similar to 1984 (even though it was written beforehand). Simply put, Animal Farm is “Power corrupts.” It’s a sad story; I don’t think humanity is in danger of such a future…

A story about "Miracle Cure"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:39 GMT

Miracle Cure

by Harlan Coben

A good read somewhere between Robin Cook and Harlan Coben… Thoroughly enjoyable, but I like the Myron Bolitar series better, though.

A story about "Chromosome 6"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:39 GMT

Chromosome 6

by Robin Cook

Another Jack Stapleton / Laurie Montgomery novel, it is one of Robin Cook’s better works. Pluses include more than just the “sinister organization with ulterior motives to make more money” and a dual storyline, one home and one abroad… read it!

A story about "Organic Chemistry With Infotrac"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:38 GMT

Organic Chemistry With Infotrac

by John McMurry

Actually, the 6th edition

A story about "Under African Sun"

nobody@allconsuming.net (skatrek) — Thu, 26 May 2005 02:48:38 GMT

Under African Sun

by Marianne Alverson

Required for Cultural Anthropology; the professor was Marianne’s husband! A good read and I’m glad I read it, but it would have remained “undiscovered” if I didn’t take the class.