War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy | Book Review

The classic itself – a hefty dose of Russian history by Leo Tolstoy.

Robin Hood | Book Review

【 ROBIN HOOD 】 ★★★★★ This was a heartful and merry read. Genre: ClassicAuthor: Howard PylePublished: 1883Publisher: Barnes & Noble (this edition)Pages: 435 (leatherbound) I somehow never thought to consider what the original tale of Robin Hood would be like. I assume a children's story, like so many of Disney's adaptations are based on. And … Continue reading Robin Hood | Book Review

Trials and Tribulations in Sense and Sensibility | Book Review

【 SENSE AND SENSIBILITY 】 ★★★★★ This was spectacularly wonderful. Genre: ClassicAuthor: Jane AustenPublished: October 1811Publisher: Penguin ClassicsPages: 409 (paperback) Having struggled through Pride and Prejudice when I was younger, I was apprehensive going into this that this much-loved story would suffer the same fate. But not at all! I laughed, I exclaimed and I … Continue reading Trials and Tribulations in Sense and Sensibility | Book Review

Wishlist Wednesday [#40]

Welcome back to Wednesday! I hope the day has been treating you well since you were last here and that you've had a least two cups of tea by now (or maybe not if you've only just woken up - slow right down in that case). I've been looking at footage of the 4th largest … Continue reading Wishlist Wednesday [#40]

Chasing Genies in The Bottle Imp

The Bottle Imp by Robert Louis Stevenson ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4/5 STARS Genre: Classics, Fantasy Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Published: 1891 First Published In: New York Herald Pages: 56 {paperback} Original review on Goodreads Initial Thoughts This was a great story! It was included within my copy of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll … Continue reading Chasing Genies in The Bottle Imp

Transforming Evil in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson ADD IT ON GOODREADS 4/5 STARS Genre: Classics, Horror, Sci-Fi Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Published: November 2012 {1st pub. 1886} Publisher: Penguin Books Pages: 111 {paperback} Original Review on Goodreads **To see any spoilers click on the provided link to be redirected to the review on … Continue reading Transforming Evil in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Book Review: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 4/5 STARS Original review on Goodreads Author: Mary Shelley Genre: Horror, Classics Published: 1818 Publisher: Barnes & Noble [for this edition] Pages: 207 [leather bound edition] ADD IT ON GOODREADS This is the second time reading this book for me now, and I can happily say that it was just as enjoyable … Continue reading Book Review: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Book Review: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

A world of fire, booklessness, and a confused man. Hm.