I have always taken Mark Twain's rules to heart, in writing, and in reading for pleasure ... and in reviewing other people's books.
The man was a writing god, people ... a veritable writing god. He and Kipling ought to be worshiped!
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last of the mohicans
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Yes, Kipling has become rather unfashionable in recent times, but I've always loved his books, and my kids really enjoyed the Just-So and Jungle stories I read to them when they were little. Hate to think how many times I had to read their favourite, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi
Rosemary Sutcliff, another of my favourite authors, was much influenced by Kipling, and her article on Kipling posted on Anrhony Lawton's blog, is very interesting
http://rosemarysutcliff.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/3772/
Rosemary Sutcliff, another of my favourite authors, was much influenced by Kipling, and her article on Kipling posted on Anrhony Lawton's blog, is very interesting
http://rosemarysutcliff.wordpress.com/2010/04/25/3772/
I've enjoyed several of the Leatherstocking tales over time, with the Last of the Mohicans being my favorite, followed by the Deerslayer.
The Daniel Day-Lewis, Russell Means, Wes Studi, Madeline Stowe movie version was pretty darn good, even if it veered from the book. I think they captured the essential feel of the characters.
For me, part of the tale is the characters certainly, but Cooper also creates wonderful word pictures describing a physical environment that is a key part of each story.
The Daniel Day-Lewis, Russell Means, Wes Studi, Madeline Stowe movie version was pretty darn good, even if it veered from the book. I think they captured the essential feel of the characters.
For me, part of the tale is the characters certainly, but Cooper also creates wonderful word pictures describing a physical environment that is a key part of each story.
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Recently read it for book club and found it patchy. What JFC does well he does really well but some areas of the book are tedious and outdated. Glad I read it but wouldn't pick the book up again.
Wendy K. Perriman
Fire on Dark Water (Penguin, 2011)
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Fire on Dark Water (Penguin, 2011)
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