Epinions Recent Reviews for wutheringcathy

The prerogative develop individual morality

Mon, 13 Aug 2001 16:21:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - Coetzee cogently demonstrates his extraordinary writing talent in his latest award winning novel, Disgrace. Anyone that can turn a novel comprised of disconcerting characters and their brackish behavior into a contemporary classic has to be truly...

In order to be born again, first you have to die..

Wed, 25 Jul 2001 14:49:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - This passage from Satanic Verses is as intense, profound, and overwhelming as the story itself. A florilegium of surprisingly simple, yet touchingly true ideologies, Rushdie’s masterpiece will revolutionize your soul. In this controversial novel, the...

Sanguinely Sensational

Mon, 25 Jun 2001 00:03:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - Perfect for those looking for something that straddles the line between light, romantic reading and soul invoking literature. Patti Kim's first novel, “A Cab Called Reliable”, offers a bit of both, and will certainly leave readers yearning for her next...

A great movie for anyone 'jaded' with life

Wed, 30 May 2001 12:51:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - The 80’s had disco bunnies, the 70’s were marked with hippies, the 20’s had its flappers, and today we have ravers. The controversial status associated with this subculture makes ‘Better Living through Circuitry even more appealing to the average Joe...

Raw, Rugged and Romantic

Tue, 10 Apr 2001 14:24:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - I admire Jim Carroll for publishing this diary the best and most effective way possible- the whole and solid truth, not doctored with fairy tell endings or caviar dreams. This book depicted the experience of growing up on the streets of New York, getting...

These are things I know to be true..

Sun, 1 Apr 2001 21:11:59 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - While this opening line of the preface is engaging, the promise of such entrapment is never fulfilled. Disappointingly, as the story of ‘The Bonesetter’s daughter’ unfolds, the novel continues to lose the aspect of it’s initial charm and quiet...

The experience isn't worth the price

Thu, 29 Mar 2001 20:46:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - The first thing you should note about this restaurant is that it deals in courses. You should be prepared to eat and spend a great deal.

THE ATMOSPHERE: light, rustic, loud. The tables are somewhat close together and in a one of two...

Ancient-Gardening Secret!

Thu, 29 Mar 2001 19:50:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - In plant-speak- Osmocote is the BOMB!!! When you go to purchase your spring and summer flowers; definitely remember to pick up a container of this miracle food. It really helps plants get better acclimated, established and grow fast, green,...

A not so proper Southern woman..

Wed, 28 Mar 2001 01:21:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - This novel, is remarkable. I was moved by the characters, my heartstrings were tugged countless times, I admired Emma Garnet’s strength, wisdom and perseverance. I empathized with her struggle to overcome tragedy and defeat, whether it is dealing with...

Any book but this one..

Sat, 17 Mar 2001 18:33:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author wutheringcathy - The mother-daughter story of a mother whose primary concern is getting rich and a daughter whose primary concern is growing up normally. Ann is a normal girl who grows up with a mother that is a little crazy, a little neurotic and a little bit of a...