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The whole idea of characters from legends and fairy tales living among us anonymously may not be completely original but these comics take the notion to a whole new level and they are great fun, part of which stems from trying to figure out who some of them are. Most are pretty easy but a few take a little thought. Flycatcher, for instance, turns out to be the Frog Prince. The characters have escaped from a conqueror known as The Adversary and now live in Fabletown, ruled by (who else) Old King Cole. His trusted assistant is Snow White (ex of Prince Charming), now involved with the sheriff, Bigby Wolf (the Big Bad Wolf). Violence, betrayal, graphic sex and a lot of seriously twisted humor abound and this series probably should get an "R" rating. Fun though.

In this volume the Fables are faced with thier worst fear, an invasion by the Advesary from the Homeland. In the story Snow White coordinates the defenses of Fabletown, reenforcements from the Farm are bought in and we see Beast really let loose in this volume. It truly is a great read and I can't stop praising the series I reccomand it to anybody who likes comics but, isn't crazy about superheroes.

This is a great volume in the Fables series because of the many turning points several of the characters make. You get to see a more in-depth, more personal, and more complicated side to Pinnochio, Boy Blue, Bigby, Snow White, and a few others. It's also a great lead-in for volumes to come.

I've discovered Bill Willingham's FABLES only recently and I've become an instant fan. And what's not to adore? Great premise. Great characters. Great writing. Super drawing.

While I've loved all the first four books in the FABLES series (I have already ordered 5-7 from Amazon), the third entry, fell just below the best volumes simply because the numbers contained too many arcs. This volume, however, ties all the individual issues together, even the beginning, which focuses on the final battle of the fables against the Adversary. The central story, or the A plot, concerns the near simultaneous arrival of Red Riding Hood and some mysterious fables who have utter disdain for all creatures that they like to refer to as "meat." They turn out to be the title characters of the story. The great battle for Fabletown that culminates the volume is both brilliantly written and drawn.

In future I think I will recommend the FABLES series above all others to people who are completely new to the world of adult comics. They are immediately accessible in a way that other masterpieces like the Sandman books are not (I'm not saying that Gaiman is inaccessible, but that they are better appreciated if they are not the first graphic novels one reads). And the blend of drama, comedy, fantasy, and action would appeal to anyone not blinded by an anti-intellectual disdain of "popular" art (the irony being that self-styled intellectuals who disdain graphic art do so by being amazingly close-minded).

A great entry to a great series. Can't wait for my next stack of books to arrive!

Again Willingham produces a phenomenal comic book, this time going into the Fables history with the Adversary. And the battle.

When I read don't start reading until you have the time I had no idea how true the statement really was. I found myself not only captivated, spellbound, and utterly mezmerized by the story that evolves on the very first page, I was blown off my chair literally.

Like so many other readers I was expecting a terrorist 9/11 story but I was fooled. Instead I got the very best Vietnam story I have ever read bar none!

Harold Beck tells a tale of the war unline any ever told. I enjoy modern day thrillers and this one is set against a totally believeable historical backdrop every American can identify with. It was a book I just couldn't put down

Where did this author come from and why haven't we heard about him on television? I found myself thinking the story was real, especially the part on Che Guevara. The story is historically accurate as Guevara died on the date he dies on in the story and he also died in the same village he dies in in this story. Is it a coincidence or is the author revealing some well kept secret, as is the main story line in this book? I could not put this book down and I also didn't want it to end. The images created in this story were all too real.

I began casually reading this book and was hooked by the end of the first page. I give it 5 stars as it is the best I've read in a long, long time.

Reading The First Terrorist Act was as if I was reading the newspaper. This is a story that could easily be non fiction and I found myself living the experiences of Charley Reed.

I am a Vietnam Vet and I remember the battles as the author describes them. The battle for the City of Hue was exactly as he described. No doubt he was there!

Arc Light was Operation Archangel and there is little doubt in my mind his account in Bolivia with Che Guevarra is factual.

Where has this author been and why haven't we seen more from him? I'm hooked. When do we have a sequel or when will this be on the big screen?

This book is a must for all thriller fans.

What can be said about Harold Thomas Beck other than he is an extraordinary author cut from the same cloth as a Tom Clancy.

There is little doubt in my mind that this novel will rank with those Clancy has given us. I know. I am a Clancy fan. Now I am a Beck fan also.

"The First Terrorist Act" was given to me with Clancy's "Rainbow Six". Clancy and Beck are pure page turners! There are no if's, ands or buts about it.

As most Clancy reader's know, his characters are all well developed characters. Beck does it even better than Clancy. I couldn't believe it. Where has he been? His bio indicates he is not a youth new to writing.

I initially did not want to read this masterpiece because of the obvious inference to that tragic day of September 11, 2001. However when I was told this was along the lines of a couple of Clancy's novels I thought better of it and went forward. I was not disappointed. I loved this book.

From the first page to the last this novel, like Clancy novels, is purely enthralling and you will hardly be able to put it down. Even if you've never read a Clancy novel before, pick this up and then go to Clancy for a mild let down. He is better than Clancy.

If you're looking for pure intrigue, thrilling action and a few good laugh's along the way, as well as real life women, something missing in Clancy, you won't be disappointed. I wasn't.

A huge thank you to the Author for this one.

My husband told me I would like this book. Why would I like a book about spys, soldiers, and the Vietnam War?

Hello!

There are women involved with spys, soldiers, and the Vietnam War - especially the soldiers who served in the Vietnam War. And are there ever women in this story!

Jerilyn and Cindy are the opposites yet so much alike. The dark haired slut versus the blonde who did everything she was supposed to do. They shared Charley, they lost him, and now they have him back. Wow!

Then there is the driven reporter, also a woman who faces all the problems women face in their drive to the top.

We also have daughters. How does this man know so much about women? Moreover, how does a man write so expertly about women?

The historical backdrop as well as the current events unfolding and me remembering where I was when makes this all the more interesting. I loved this story. When will there be more from this wonderful author?

It's been a while since I've been able to grab a book and really have a good read for myself. This was it. Right from the first page, the character Jerilyn is exciting and the mystery starts with how this is all tied together and what the women all have in common and what they have up their sleeves.

The book is very well written. I had never read any of Mr. Beck's books before and needless to say, I am now reading another. I figured what could top "The First Terrorist Act", but another book by the same author.

The book is very good all along, without giving away any of the juicy details, but be prepared not to be able to put this book down until the well-done ending.

It's a great book. I love the way you get to know more about Frazz. I also love the relationships Frazz has with some of the students and teachers.

I really would rate this a 7! It's also really good to see children put in a good light. All parents and teachers should read this and the second one.

The first of the author's Frazz series, hilarious and real life from the first strip to the last. All will enjoy reading this and reliving our youth, a keen insight into the minds of the youth and all others. Read it, you will put this in your library and refer to it often.

My first encounter with Mr Mallet's work, and definitely a case of love at first sight. I'm astonished at how deeply Mr Mallet can make his characters come alive, while still being at least as funny and deep as any other of my favourite comics.

If you are not familiar with Frazz (or Mr. Frazier) the Janitor at Bryson Elementary School, let me take a moment to introduce you. Frazz is a triathlete, a song writer, a poet, a literary buff and, surprisingly, a janitor at an elementary school. He is into healthy living, good food, good fun, and loves a good battle ball/eraser fight. He is the shining star of Bryson and is loved by all the kids there. He is a better teacher than some of the other paid staff at the school.

I sometimes think that Frazz is a grown up Calvin (from Calvin and Hobbs)

I really love Frazz. This collection allowed me to catch up on a lot of the old Frazz cartoons. Mr. Mallett's drawing style is very consistent from beginning to end. His humour is always gentle, loving caring, thoughtful and morally sound. The lessons Frazz provides to the kids of Bryson elementary school are deep, valuable, honest, socially responsible, healthy and usually indirect and subtle. If I take the time, I even learn new words from Mr. Mallett.

My teens also love Frazz. Then again, they like Garfield a lot too, so there is no accounting for taste.

My family and I will be reading and re-reading this collection of Frazz cartoons over and over again in the coming weeks.

Gotta love Frazz!

I own this series in Japanese, and it is a wonderful read! It has all the important elements of a good shoujo manga: it is romantic, twisted, with a shoujo (in the traditional meaning of the word) involved in finding a new family and love triangles galore. It is just a very fun read, no matter the language!

Yes, the "Best Manga Ever According to Me" award goes to.. FRUITS BASKET!! It's absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! I loved it so much, I've read it 5 times already!
I must admit, sometimes I love Kyo so much it scares me, and this book didn't help.. now I feel bad for him too! This book has lots of character development for Kyo. It was good timing on the writer's behalf. I find myself drawn to the pages where Tohru encounters Kyo in the forest, it's such a perfect scene for him and Tohru.... oh, it makes me want to swoon.....

Alright, now i've been reading manga for about 2 years now and i haven't been hooked on one as much as Fruits Basket! It's amazing, it combines romance with comedy, it's a definate page turner! This one may in fact be my favorite one out of the series so far...it's absolutely amazing! You get to see a side of Kyo you haven't seen yet and this particular manga has alot of character developement in it. It's a definate buy for anyone that wants a good romance/comedy! Not only do you get to see an emotional side of Kyo you haven't seen before, but you also get to see his "true form." Overall, the 6th volume of Fruits Basket is a must read! Kyo is personally my favorite character and you really get to see a side of him you don't normally see and you get to see the relationship between Kyo and Tohru deepen and become alot stronger! Definatly a 10/10!
~alexis~

I'm continuing with Fruits Basket since I have been enjoying the character interaction. Now that I've gotten to volume 6 it's getting easier to recognize the characters, but there's still a lot of cross-cultural stuff that eludes me. The most irritating part to me is...I don't even know how to explain this, but here goes:

Someone (usually a Sohma) is thinking about something. So the words are on the page, not inside thought bubbles or anything, just words on the page. But the pictures are of other people (usually Tohru, or Tohru plus other Sohmas). The thinking person is not always present at the scene being shown. For example, the book has Hatori and Shigure in a conversation. Then we have a few pages of this "someone's thinking" with pictures of Tohru et al. having a fun time. Then at the end of these 5-6 pages, we find that it was Hatori doing the thinking. So I have to go back and reread from the point where he and Shigure were talking, so that I understand what is intended. These books really are a lot of mental work to process at times.

I have picked up the first volume of Ouran High School Host Club to see if it's a problem with me, or a problem with manga in general, or a problem with Fruits Basket. I'll report back after a few more volumes of Fruits Basket!

Here in the volume of Fruits Basket you go deeper into Kyo's life...being in the year of the cat Kyo has a "true form". Tohru of course sees him as he really is but will she accept him? Only you can find out but reading this volume!

Yuki is also in the volume but his story is not as deep (but gets deeper as the series goes on) and he has worried Tohru. The "boar" is back and is obsessing with Kyo of course. This volume is so much fun to read, I CANNOT help but read it over and over like 20 times in a row!

any book by Ralph Steadman requires serious and not so serious reading. his perspective on life is truly unique and worthy of consideration.

I'm very pleased with my purchase...It arrived promptly, well packaged, and in stellar condition. A flawless venture.

I love his work, have since he did the cover art and animation for Pink Floyd The Wall. This book is worth grabbing if you respect the artistic value of total insanity and the furthering of freedom of expression.

May the ghost of Hunter S. Thompson come down and become the next President of the United States - and may Ralph Steadman be his Art Director!

Having had, as many people did, my first taste of Ralph via Hunter S Thompson's books, I found this to be a great introduction to the Hyperactive and frantic style of a dude who is probably my favourite artist. This has a forward by Hunter, gives great colour examples of his works in the realm of Gonzo, and also has many written, poetical works, and songs. My fave piece is 'Stand up and be counted.' IE: The maverick beast will ALWAYS raise his head in the crowd. A perfect definition of Gonzo.

If you enjoy strange and forbidden comics like The Monster of Frankenstein then Mr. Hank's odd 4-color creations will not disappoint you. The comics are almost as odd as the artist himself!

What is this?!?! Giant ants in the jungle and amazing power beams?!?! Sure, WHY NOT? Space Sorcerers? Makes sense! Every story involves criminals with some form of bombing planes!?!?! Keen!
Nothing I can say THE BELIEVER magazine's article about Fletcher Hanks hasn't said better, but its an amazing book well worth owning.

This is a long overdue collection of the most mystery of comic book creators. Not only are his drawings strange and weirdly naive but the story are simply out-of-this-world bizarre. Hanks style is immediate and wholly idyosyncratic on par with Wolverton for oddity and inventiveness. Fletcher and Basil are probably the lone standouts in the form. It wasnt until the underground movement began that we again see the clear awareness of artist manipulating the mark and structure of the medium in such interesting and individual ways.

Everytime I look at his work and read the stories I feel as though I am tapping into some primal awareness; some strange clarity of the world in absolutes. Having the original comics is best(I have accumulated only a few) having this book however is a rare gift-- share it with any who want to investigate genius. I only wish we knew more about him. Come check out the wonderous world of Fletcher Hanks.

I SHALL DESTROY ALL THE CIVILIZED PLANETS: THE COMICS OF FLETCHER HANKS provides a sampling of stories written and illustrated by a forgotten name from the Golden Age of Comics. During the '30s and '40s, Hanks created super-powered characters such as Stardust, the science-wizard; Fantomah, the skull-faced jungle queen; Big Red McLane, the manly lumberjack; and Buzz Crandall of the Space Patrol.

Presented in a full-color oversized format, this book doesn't so much allow for a celebration of Hanks' abilities as much as it highlights their campy awkwardness. In fact, some may see the work in this book and say that Hanks should have remained forgotten; however, as bizarre as this work is, it is undeniably unique. All character types are cut from the same cloth - the microcephalic heroes with bloated muscular bodies look just as monstrous as the horridly scowling villains. Every story has almost the exact same laughable plot, with hordes of sharply-dressed fifth columnists running rampant across the globe, planning to destroy civilization either through military conquest or astounding pseudoscience (where these guys will get their suits tailored once they have achieved their goal is beyond me). Furthermore, the heroes are seemingly omnipotent, barely raising an eyebrow while meting out absurdly complex and gruesome punishments to the villains.

Despite the inclusion of photos and a final chapter providing information on Hanks and his son, I can't shake the odd feeling that this could be a hoax on the level of George Plimpton's Sports Illustrated article "The Curious Case of Sidd Finch". Whatever the case, it certainly was an interesting read. While I feel that this book is more a novelty than a serious evaluation, I'm grateful to editor Paul Karasik for having the drive to get it published.

On at least a superficial level, I Shall Destroy All the Civilized Planets by Fletcher Hanks is an unimpressive collection of comics from the late 1930s and early 1940s, and it is apparent why the comics have remained obscure. The art is okay but the writing is definitely missing something, such as characterization or plot development.

The greatest number of stories feature Stardust, "the most remarkable man who ever lived." This blond giant lives on a distant asteroid where his seemingly omniscient technology detects evil doings on Earth, usually involving world conquest or mass murder. Equipped with strange and powerful weapons, Stardust metes out justice. He is so utterly powerful, however, that no foe stands a chance against him, and suspense is never really an issue.

Of only slightly more depth is Fantomah, "the most remarkable woman ever known," a jungle girl with vast supernatural powers which she uses to stop people from exploiting the people and beasts of the jungle. When she uses her fullest powers, she changes from beautiful woman to skeletal monster, but she is essentially a scaled down Stardust.

There are also standalone stories featuring lumberjack Big Red McLane taking on the Red River Gang and one with Buzz Crandall stopping Lepus the Fiend (who utters the line that is the title of this book) from forcing Earth and Venus to collide.

As mentioned before, on the superficial level, these stories are quite mediocre, but as I read through the book, I realized that they are not meant to have the standard qualities one would associate with good stories. Instead, they are tales of divine justice. With their near omnipotence, Stardust and Fantomah (in particular), punish evil with fierce, often ironic justice. For example, when Stardust stops one villain from robbing Fort Knox, he gives the crook his share of "gold" when Stardust feeds him to a monstrous golden octopus. (Unlike many superheroes, Stardust and Fantomah have no qualms about killing.)

The best writing is actually in the comic-form afterword by editor Paul Karasik, which deals with Karasik's attempts to find out more about the mysterious Fletcher Hanks. He tracks down the son, who describes his father as a thoroughly unpleasant man. Karasik (and the reader) get some insights into Hanks, but he remains mostly an enigma.

This book has a certain nostalgic charm but I don't know if they are really worth owning unless you're a real comics completist. If you are, then pick this up; otherwise, approach this book with caution.

Once again, the plot is fast and intoxicating as Johnis rushes to save those he loves, following his heart against all odds into the very centers of darkness, being forced to trust in the light of Elyon to prevail.

the mission for the books is on in this second book but we finally start to get a more personal and real look at our hero, giving some much needed character development after the first series.
the plot is again exciting and leaves you desperate to get to the end, to know how it ends.
However, there are a few times that it seems circumstances/situations are too easily resolved and though a great, quick read, by the end, I was hoping for something a little more.

I would give it a three for lack of detail in the world and a more complex execution of the plot, but it is tagged for young adult AND i can't deny I raced through the book, enjoying every minute....

This is an awesome series. I have read the first two books and my 13 and 15 year old son and daughter have read them too. Buy'm soon

This is an amazing book. I love how Ted Dekker ties this story into the Circle trilogy. This is a wonderful follow-up story to CHOSEN. If you've read BLACK, RED and WHITE, you need to read this!!

I am not disappointed at all. I love this.... and this book has ministered, inspired and entertained. Love it!

Johnis stepped forward and lifted the ring. He recognized it immediately. "My mother's ring!"
"Your mother's?" Silvie asked. 'Michal wanted you to know that the Horde took it?'
But Johnis didn't think that was what Michal had meant by leaving the ring. Sweat beaded on his forehead. "She's alive."
Johnis is a regular 16 year old in a land similar to our own. There are no cars or electricity, and you are permitted to get married at age 16. In this land there are two tribes, the Forest Guards, whom Johnis is a part of, and the Horde. The Horde and the Forest Guards have been in a long war and the Horde believes they can defeat the Forest Guards. Johnis, while watching the tryouts for new recruits is suddenly pushed into the game. Johnis and three other companions were sent on a mission. Their original mission was to find 4 Catalina cacti, but while on the mission he and his companions, Darsal, Billos, and Silvie, run into the Horde. He is saved by a white bat called a roush and he is told he is to find the 6 Lost Books of History, books that are so powerful you will die if you open it. These books are the final hope of defeating the Horde, but he's not the only one searching for the books. Teeleh, an evil bat wants to use the books' power to take over all the land. Johnis is in a race to find the books... (End of book 1)
After he receives 3 books he heads home. He is honored and celebrated as a hero because everyone believes he escaped the Horde. After the celebration he runs into Michal, the roush he ran into earlier. Michal hands him a ring where he finds out that his long lost mother, who was taken prisoner of the Horde, is still alive. Now he has a new mission, to find his mother...
This Fantasy Fiction book teaches one that they should always obey God's laws. Johnis betrayed his people by taking over a hundred forest guards to save his mother. He did not find his mother and killed more than half of them in battle. This book is full of action and suspense, Ted Dekker is an amazing author. Infidel is a great second book in the series; I can't wait until the saga is complete. I believe both teenagers and adults will love this fun and short book, anyone will enjoy this book and I'm sure everyone will love the series.

It is my belief that the word 'subtle' is not in Rumiko Takahashi's dictionary. 90% of the characters in Ranma 1/2 lack the trait, and several of the people in Maison Ikkoku need a lesson. We won't even get into Ataru and his crowd from Urusei Yatsura. Inu Yasha has provided us with some new examples of those who speak their mind and constantly make you hang your head and sigh.

While not as boisterous and arrogant as Inu Yasha, the Buddhist monk Miroku shares some traits with the dog-demon. Both tend to say what they think, regardless of the consequences. Both are stubborn as mules and as dense as rocks. But that's what we love about them.

Miroku has a tendency to ask something quite...personal from the women that he meets. As for what this is--you'll just have to read the books won't you?

It's a great book! I would say it's one of the best Volumes!

Ok!I am tottally in love with this series so listen closly! Things have started to heat up as the group meets a monk named Miroku. Now, they know that Naraku is the true cause of Kikyou's death! This series is so cool but I reccomend that 10 year olds read this!

...All of which are contained in this manga. This manga is VERY IMPORTANT plotwise, because not only is a new main charachter introduced but the nice little dead lady has some interesting things happen that stick with us for the rest of the series so far. As for the painter, he's of little importance in the big scheme of things, so it'll suffic to say that we get to see Miroku use that hole in his hand, as well as some brain power and Inu Yasha also kicks butt liberally.
Enjoy!

I've been a manga fan ever since I was introduced to Sailor Moon three years ago, and have been following Rumiko Takahashi's work for almost as long. Inu-Yasha, her latest series is my personal favorite. In ancient Japan, a doglike half demon, half human named Inu-Yasha, attempts to steal the Shikon Jewel, or "Jewel of Four Souls" which has the power to turn him into a full-blooded demon. The priestess whose duty it is to guard the jewel, Kikyo, uses her remaining lifeforce to ensnare him in an entrapment spell. The girl and the jewel are burned and laid to rest. In the future (1997 to be precice) Japanese high school girl Kagome is sucked back though time to fifty years after the Shikon Jewel was destroyed. There she finds out that she is the reincarnation of Kikyo the priestess, and has to carry out the responsibility of guarding the jewel. After an unfortunate "accident", the jewel is shattered and flung to the four winds, and Kagome and Inu-Yasha are burdened with the near-impossible task of restoring the jewel to its original, whole state. Which means finding every shard. And they aren't the only ones after them (but probably the only ones with good intentions). As a saftey precaution to keep Inu-Yasha from losing his temper and mauling someone, he is forced to wear a necklace that lets Kagome control him with a single word. By simply saying "sit" poor Inu-Yasha is knocked to the ground, pancake style. As the story progresses, you meet other entertaining characters, like Myoga the flea-demon, Shippo the young fox-demon, Miroku the easygoing, cursed Buddhist priest, and Kaede, Kikyo's little sister, now an old woman. Inu-Yasha has hints of Rumiko Takahashi's previous works, and yet it's a whole new cunningly irresistable story. I definately don't recommend it for the squeamish, or weak-hearted; there's some of everything, humane and inhumane. There is some brief nudity in some (but not all) of the books, and a lot of bloodshed (but it's not as violent as the Mermaid Saga) The first two books aren't as good as they could be (the plot seems thin and rushed in some parts), but it gets better. In the fifth book, an unusual twist of the plot occurs and after that, you just can't put the series down. Rumiko Takahashi also throws in a little of the romantic comedy that she's famous for as you get further into the series. Don't expect to be rolling with laughter through the whole book, though; Inu-Yasha aims for a slightly more solomn note than Ranma 1/2 and Urusei Yatsura. I would recommend the series for 13 and up, although I was able to read some of it to my 10 year old brother by editing out the less "respectible" parts. This series is definately worth recognization and I'm sure that I'm not the only one counting the days until the next volume is published.

We love all the Mutts material. We've bought every Mutts book there is. Great to have around for a quick laugh. Too much is never enough!

A whole series of wonderful Sunday comic strips all gathered together! It was a real treat. I highly recommend this and the rest of the Mutts Sundays series ...

Patrick McDonnell's "Mutts" comic strip is quite an achievement: it's sweet without being cloying, heartwarming without being manipulative, and nostalgic yet always original. His simple yet eloquent artwork achieves a range of emotions; he may be today's most economical cartoonist. Even more remarkably, he earns laughs without resorting to the gross-out humour so prevalent in today's comic world.

This collection includes possibly my favorite "Mutts" strip: Guard Dog asks Earl "How's your old man?" Earl imagines his Ozzie in a cape performing all sorts of heroic tasks, and answers, "He's Super!"

I never tire of the adventures of Earl and Mooch. Of course, it helps to be a dog owner and animal lover! But I can't imagine anyone not being won over by McDonnell's lovable gang of "Mutts."

If you are 5 or 95 you will love Mutts. It is wonderfully drawn, funny, and sweet.

This book, the first of the Sunday collections, has great art, good humor, and an abundance of the charm and warmth that makes McDonnell's work so special. Plus it's in color, beautifully printed, and given an interesting presentation. Who could ask for anything more?

Este libro es la tercera parte de la trilogia que se forma con "La hija de la fortuna" y "La casa de los espiritus".
Con el estilo maravilloso de la narracion de Isabel Allende, es una mezcla perfecta entre fantasia y realidad que atrapa al lector hasta el final.
Excellente libro para recomendar!

este libro lo recomiendo 100% me encanto ,y puedo decir que es uno de sus mejores trabajos.

Es un libro muy entretenido que dificilmente lo quieres dejar de leer. La gracia que tiene Isabel Allende al describir a los personajes hace que te adentres en ellos.

MCAC

Esta es la primera novela que leo
de la escritora Isabel Allende, me
parecio una obra genial, la manera
y el estilo de Allende son tan originales
que me dejan sin aliento y sin nada
mas que agregar,lo unico que se puede
decir es que la lean.

Excellent Novel, should be read as a supplement after reading "La Hija de la Fortuna" from the same author.