I liked this book. But, Robinson Crusoe--his story captures the imagination. And has done so since 1719. What makes this copy different is the addition of the facts of the life of Alexander Selkirk. Selkirk was marooned on an island for 4 years. Defoe learned of him and was inspired to write Robinson Crusoe. Both men were shipwrecked and used their faith in God to help them survive the isolation. Stu and Stevey Bruce have added annotations to the sides of the pages detailing the differences and similiarities of the experiences of Selkirk and Crusoe. I enjoyed getting the facts and would recommend this book to EVERYbody.

The love story of Heathciff and Catherine. I was disappointed. I didn't like Heathcliff at all and can't understand why he is considered a great romantic figure. He didn't deserve to live happily ever after. He didn't want anyone else to be happy. Why should he get what he wants?

This is my favorite book. George and Lennie are trying to save up for a place of their own. But Lennie's mental retardation is causing problems.The book is about loneliness and how people need to find their place iln the world.

I read this immediately after reading "Of Mice and Men" which I loved. Maybe it was unfair to compare them, but I was disappointed with "The Pearl." A poor fisherman finds a priceless pearl and now must struggle to profit from it before greedy merchants steal it from him.

"The Good Earth" is the story of Wang Lung and his family. Set in pro-revolutionary China, it tells of the struggle of a desparetly poor family and how they manage to survive.

Very intense. It follows a group of soldiers just out of school who are now trying to survive WWII. The book tells of their duty in trench warfare and their struggle to survive. A must read.

Very funny book. Candide travels the world finding injustice everywhere he goes. It's a fast and easy read.

Everything you ever wanted to know about whaling, but were afraid to ask. My advice is get "In the Heart of the Sea" by Nathaniel Philbrick. It's the story of the whaler Essex. The Essex was the ship sunk by a whale which inspired Melville to write Moby Dick. Same story but alot shorter.

I read this book with a book club. I had never heard of it. I loved it. It was easy to read. Many, many characters but the author made them all so individual I could remember who they were when they reappeared after a 100 page absence. Loved this book.

I got this off the sale shelf. Mildly entertaining. I'll give my copy to anyone that wants it, but I won't advise them to put out their hard earned cash for it.

In Cold Blood is one of my all-time favorites. I first read it many years ago and a second time a few years ago. And just a few months ago, I bought a copy just to have on hand. I have no doubt I'll read it again.