Title: Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane Austen
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS/ 6
Summary:
When such a man comes to live in near the Bennet family, Mrs. Bennet is delighted. At once, she sees in Mr. Bingley a possible, almost a certain, husband for one of her five daughter.
However, Mr. Bingley is not the only young man to show interest in the Bennet girls. There is their cousin, the boring Mr. Collins. There are the officers of the regiment- the charming Mr. Wickham, for example. And of course, there is Mr. Bingley’s friend, Mr. Darcy- dark, tall, and extremely wealthy, but then he is such a rude, proud, disagreeable man.
Evaluation: ★★★★
It is difficult for me to read this book as I don’t have a large English vocabulary. But this book was felt me interesting and thrilling. I think that I want to read this book again.
2010年1月11日月曜日
2010年1月10日日曜日
Book review 11 ~HEAT and DUST~
Title: HEAT and DUST
Author: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS/ 5
Summary:
There were two Englishwomen in India, separated by fifty years. In 1923, Olivia was bored wife of a British official. However, in that year her world was dramatically changed. It was a dreadful scandal for these times. In 1970s, Olivia’s granddaughter goes live in the heat and dust of Satipur, curious to learn more about that year in Olivia’s life. But history has a way of repeating itself.
Evaluation: ★★
I think this book is boring. I can’t understand the contents well. This book was so long that I lost interest in this book. But if I have more knowledge about India, I may feel interesting.
Author: Ruth Prawer Jhabvala
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS/ 5
Summary:
There were two Englishwomen in India, separated by fifty years. In 1923, Olivia was bored wife of a British official. However, in that year her world was dramatically changed. It was a dreadful scandal for these times. In 1970s, Olivia’s granddaughter goes live in the heat and dust of Satipur, curious to learn more about that year in Olivia’s life. But history has a way of repeating itself.
Evaluation: ★★
I think this book is boring. I can’t understand the contents well. This book was so long that I lost interest in this book. But if I have more knowledge about India, I may feel interesting.
Book review 10 ~Skyjack!~
Title: Skyjack!
Author: Tim Vicary
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS/ 3
Summary:
When a large plane is hijacked, the Prime Minister looks at the list of passengers and suddenly becomes very frightened.
There is a name on the list that the Prime Minister knows very well. There is sometimes on that plane which will soon be dead.
And there isn’t much time. One man lies dead on the runway. In a few minutes the hijackers will use their guns again. And the Prime Minister knows who they are going to kill.
Evaluation: ★★★★★
I often hear the news of hijack, but I don’t know about hijack much. Before I read this book, I felt hijack very rare. However, I know that hijack is happened around the world. Therefore, I felt terrible about hijack.
Author: Tim Vicary
Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS/ 3
Summary:
When a large plane is hijacked, the Prime Minister looks at the list of passengers and suddenly becomes very frightened.
There is a name on the list that the Prime Minister knows very well. There is sometimes on that plane which will soon be dead.
And there isn’t much time. One man lies dead on the runway. In a few minutes the hijackers will use their guns again. And the Prime Minister knows who they are going to kill.
Evaluation: ★★★★★
I often hear the news of hijack, but I don’t know about hijack much. Before I read this book, I felt hijack very rare. However, I know that hijack is happened around the world. Therefore, I felt terrible about hijack.
Book review 9 ~Botchan~
Title: Botchan
Author: Soseki Natsume
Publisher: IBCパブリッシング/ 4
Summary:
Botchan is hated by his parents as he looked upon a rowdy. But he led his life as usual. After a long time, he graduated with a school of physics. Since then, he set out for a junior high school in Shikoku, leaving his grandmother in Tokyo. However, there were an evil teacher and mischievous students in the junior high school. Consequently, Botchan stood up to them bravely.
Evaluation: ★★★
It was difficult for me to read this book. I couldn’t capture the contents very much. But “Botchan” is one of the most famous a literary work in Japan. Since I didn’t have knowledge of literature, I might feel this book boring.
Author: Soseki Natsume
Publisher: IBCパブリッシング/ 4
Summary:
Botchan is hated by his parents as he looked upon a rowdy. But he led his life as usual. After a long time, he graduated with a school of physics. Since then, he set out for a junior high school in Shikoku, leaving his grandmother in Tokyo. However, there were an evil teacher and mischievous students in the junior high school. Consequently, Botchan stood up to them bravely.
Evaluation: ★★★
It was difficult for me to read this book. I couldn’t capture the contents very much. But “Botchan” is one of the most famous a literary work in Japan. Since I didn’t have knowledge of literature, I might feel this book boring.
Book review 8 ~One Liter of Tears~
Title: One Liter of Tears
Author: Aya Kito
Publisher: IBCパブリッシング/ 4
Summary:
This book is her dairy to help her treatment. Her name is Aya Kito.
When she was in ninth grade student, she became ill called “spinocerebellar degeneration”. As a result, it was difficult for her to walk and talk with.
She was worried with her parents and shed tears, but she lived desperately. She wanted to tell us a hope to lead a life.
Evaluation: ★★★★★
It is very sad for me to read this book. I watched a drama “One Liter of Tears” before, I think that people live in. This book is so long that I was get tired, but it is very interesting.
Author: Aya Kito
Publisher: IBCパブリッシング/ 4
Summary:
This book is her dairy to help her treatment. Her name is Aya Kito.
When she was in ninth grade student, she became ill called “spinocerebellar degeneration”. As a result, it was difficult for her to walk and talk with.
She was worried with her parents and shed tears, but she lived desperately. She wanted to tell us a hope to lead a life.
Evaluation: ★★★★★
It is very sad for me to read this book. I watched a drama “One Liter of Tears” before, I think that people live in. This book is so long that I was get tired, but it is very interesting.
2010年1月9日土曜日
Book review 7 ~The Hideki Matsui Story~
Title: The Hideki Matsui Story
Author: Isao Hirooka
Publisher: IBCパブリッシング/ 3
Summary:
Hideki Matsui is a most famous baseball player in Japan. When he was a child, he had a big dream, “I want to be a baseball player.”
He played an active part as a baseball player in junior high school and high school, and he also played an active part in Koshien.
After he graduated in high school, he joined “Yomiuri Giants” as a professional baseball team. He also became a home-run king. And then, he was a most popular player in Japan.
Evaluation: ★★★★★
I like baseball and I often look baseball games. Hideki Matsui is a my favorite baseball player. The older he is, the more injuries he has. However, I believe that he is a best baseball player forever.
Author: Isao Hirooka
Publisher: IBCパブリッシング/ 3
Summary:
Hideki Matsui is a most famous baseball player in Japan. When he was a child, he had a big dream, “I want to be a baseball player.”
He played an active part as a baseball player in junior high school and high school, and he also played an active part in Koshien.
After he graduated in high school, he joined “Yomiuri Giants” as a professional baseball team. He also became a home-run king. And then, he was a most popular player in Japan.
Evaluation: ★★★★★
I like baseball and I often look baseball games. Hideki Matsui is a my favorite baseball player. The older he is, the more injuries he has. However, I believe that he is a best baseball player forever.
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