Review: A Feast for Crows

A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



So far this is the book I have liked the least from the fantastic saga "ASOIAF". Its a good book and George Martin's writing skills are still top-notch, but I was so eager to read about my favorite characters (Tyron, Daenerys, Jon ) and it wasn't until the last chapter where the author explains that this book is really half of a book, and this half is focused on kings landing only and that a dance with Dragons will be about other places and characters on the wall or the lands outside of westeros.
I have very high expectations for the next book, I just hope George Martin's thirst for blood won't kill those hopes.



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Review: The Collector

The Collector by John Fowles

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This is a fantastically well writen story, and got me on my toes all way through. That being said I hate how this book it made me feel, there is a reason I don´t usually read this kind of books, and that is, because when I read a book I want to enjoy it.

From the very begining I couldn't help to be very emotionally touched by this book, it made me feel sad, anxious, hateful, and why not to say it a little bit of revengeful and arouse my killer instinct.

All in all, I am happy I read it and that its all over.



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Review: 201 Questions for Your ITIL Foundation Exam

201 Questions for Your ITIL Foundation Exam by John Forester

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This book is a really neat way to study for the exam, but it should not be the only source of information.

The format of the book is great, since you can decide when to see the answers.

I had my certification exam today, so I cannot say for sure that I passed, but I felt pretty confident.

Te book has some typos, but otherwise the questions and answers are clear and useful.



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Review: A Storm of Swords

A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



So far this is the one I have liked the most, I found it simply awesome!! It is full of surprises, not only in the ending (which is really great) but through all the book.
I just have one complain with George R.R. Martin's book and saga, PLEASE sir, stop killing the nice characters!



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Review: The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 Facts About the World's Greatest Human

The Truth About Chuck Norris: 400 Facts About the World's Greatest Human by Ian Spector

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



I am afraid Chuck Norris will kick me and kill me, but I didn´t find funny half of those facts, gotta say some were really funny though.



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Review: Oracle PL/SQL Best Practices

Oracle PL/SQL Best Practices by Steven Feuerstein

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Although the book is considerably outdated (published in 2001) and it makes reference to a very old version of Oracle Database Manager (Oracle 8i), I found it really useful, because many of the advices and features are still present in the newer versions.



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Review: Los Juegos del Hambre

Los Juegos del Hambre by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I haven´t watched the movie, but considering the success of it I was both curious and skeptical about this book. The book is really good,the plot has a very dynamic development, and I can see why it was made into a movie, it is full of action and surprises. I could not rate it 5 stars, because the ending seemed a little weak... I was hoping an ending that would make me wanna read the second book right away, but it wasn't the case (I will still read it, but not because I am intrigued)



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Review: Oracle PL/SQL Best Practices

Oracle PL/SQL Best Practices by Steven Feuerstein

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Although the book is considerably outdated (published in 2001) and it makes reference to a very old version of Oracle Database Manager (Oracle 8i), I found it really useful, because many of the advices and features are still present in the newer versions.



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Review: Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Desde antes de leer el libro tenia sentimientos encontrados acerca de Steve Jobs, por un lado una gran admiración y por otro lado la creencia de que estaba sobrevalorado como persona (se le atribuyen logros que en gran parte no le pertenecen).

Al terminar de leer el libro sigo con el mismo problema, pero por lo menos ahora tengo razones para sentirme así.

El libro esta extremadamente bien fundamentado, Walter Isaacson realmente hizo su tarea de investigación de una manera muy profesional , y lo único que le puedo reprochar es la constante (e irritante) repetición de argumentos sobre la naturaleza y bipolaridad de Jobs.

Al leerlo poco tiempo después de iWoz no puedo evitar comparar los dos libros, que aunque biográficos, son abismalmente diferentes, tan diferentes como diferentes eran las personalidades de los 2 Steves. iWoz es ameno, divertido e inspirador, mientras que el libro Steve Jobs es informativo de análisis y de un estudio casi psicológico de Steve Jobs.



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Review: iWoz

iWoz by Steve Wozniak

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Very inspiring book, enjoyed every page of it.
Full of interesting anecdotes, fun and relatively unknown facts about Woz and Jobs, and Apple in general.
Reading the bad reviews on this book, I can see why so many people didn't like the boo.... yes Woz is super self-centered, and a kind of arrogant when talking about himself that well, but let's face it, the guy is a true genius, and is a really nice, centered, funny guy, so I don't mind him telling me about his highly accomplished life.
In my opinion, this is a book just for engineers, otherwise it will be very difficult for other kind of people to get the passion and excitement Woz was trying to achieve when writing it.



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Review: EL PARK GÜEL 1900-1914

EL PARK GÜEL 1900-1914 by Marisa García Vergara

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Este libro es una joyita encontrada en el 6to remate de libros del Auditorio Nacional, es una breve pero ilustrativa guía de mis obras favoritas de Antoni Gaudí.

Explica no solo el parque como tal, sino el contexto histórico de Barcelona hace más de un siglo, época en la que el genio de Gaudí edificó esta maravilla, tambien es muy interesante la explicación sobre la simbología e inspiraciones que dieron forma a este lugar.

Como es de esperarse tiene varias fotografías que aunque el tamaño es reducido, ejemplifican muy bien el texto.

No da para 5 estrellas a falta de contenido (es bastante corto el libro).



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Review: La invención de Hugo Cabret

La invención de Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Después de ver la película que ganó el Oscar a mejor guión adaptado, tenía muchas ganas de leer la historia original. La película se toma ciertas libertades, pero en general es muy parecida a la historia del libro.

Al sacar el libro de la biblioteca, pensé que no me iba a dar tiempo de leer el libro de 500 páginas en una semana, pero resultó ser tiempo más que suficiente debido al formato del libro, que contiene muchas ilustraciones y fotografías, y tiene un tamaño de letra bastante grande.

En general el libro no me pareció un libro tan infantil, ya que tiene datos históricos muy interesantes que hace que a personas de cualquier edad les resulte entretenido. Esto aplica también en la historia de la película, pero en esta última se agregaron hechos y personajes que la hacen parecer más infantil.

Buena lectura para el niño interior.



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Review: A Clash of Kings

A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This second book felt even longer than the first, but I enjoyed it anyway.

The way the first book ended (and the tittle of the second book)made me think this second book was going to be full of action and battles and war strategy, and I got a little dissapointed when in the first half of the book the 4 Kings were way too passive. There was none the less a lot of clever plot lines in the battles and intelligent strategies the story.

I am really loving this saga,there are many unsolved mysteries and I hope the series doesn't end like the TV series Lost (with so many questions without answer).

Starting book 3 "A Storm of swords" right away :D



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Review: MC Escher : Pop-up

MC Escher : Pop-up by Courtney Watson McCarthy

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I read the Italian version of this book. My understanding of Italian is far away from optimal, since I haven´t practiced it in a long time, but I enjoyed it very much.
This book was perfect for me to read since it doesn't really have that much text and the important thing of this book are the "3D" images which were wonderfully created.
The little text there is, about Escher life and art, is also very interesting.

M.C. ESCHER
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Lingua di Pubblicazione Italiano
ISBN 978-88-540-1634-7
Formato CM 31 X 33,5
Edizione 2011 - Italiano
Pagine 7 PAGINE POP-UP
ISBN 978-88-540-1634-7
Marchio Edizioni White Star®


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