I liked it, wasn't blown away.

My best description of the book would be "Otori Lite". It has a great plot line, and the writing is exceptional. It lacks the density of the Otori books but is a must read for younger readers. For older readers "Tales of the Otori" is a must.

I have been told (humph), that I've given this book an unfair review. So in the interest of keeping all my limbs attached, I'm re-reading.

A nice read for children (g4-5) though, it is really only more of the same from Howl's Moving Castle, perhaps a little more juvenile and a little less meat in the plot. My favorite characters, those of Sophie and Howl, appear more as walk on parts in a sitcom than as an integral part of the story. It is fairly predictable with quite a few easy answers that I didn't feel allowed the characters to really grow.In general I love Diana Wynne Jones, and I'm not trying to be harsh, but there are many more fantastic books by her to be read than this.

Really should have stopped with Scorpia.

I'm not sure whether I like these books or not. Once I've started a series I can't quit, but the series lacks a real overarching plot. A problem is introduced at the end of a book and resolved by the end of the next. I know there is the mounting threat of Kronos but it needs to move more quickly, or at least be given more time. Overall the books are fun, but I'm still waiting for that big payoff.

While not my favorite of the Otori books, Lian Hearn once again exhibits writing that is simply striking in its beauty. A must for any fan of the Otori series, and an interesting look inside Shieguru's head, that really does give a new meaning to the series.

I started with Snow Crash, and Diamond Age has only increased my awe of Stephenson's superb abilities. If you like sci-fi or just a good fiction read, you'll love Diamond Age.

An astounding book told from the perspective of a young german girl during the second world war, who happens to be hiding a Jewish fist fighter in her basement.

I know this is cliched but this is what got me on to reading. What started out as a good book has become a full fledged obsession.

Good, but I found the introduction of magic and the future in the book both unnecessary and confusing.