The introduction by Margery (sp?) Mara is an insightful, readable biographic sketch as well as an introduction to Cunningham's major works. She provides some descriptions of the photographer's changing visual philospophy as well as a personal characterization that illuminates many of the photos, which are faithfullly reproduced. The visual impact of the photos is tremendous. The character of the subjects portrayed shines through

Having read K.D Wentworth's BLACK ON BLACK, I kniew what to expect -- somewhat. This time she focuses on three alien species, not counting the humans, and brings them all off well. She has the ability to make the reader care about even minor characters. The story is pretty traditional SF again, which is not my preferred reading, but Wentworth's book kept me up late at night after I should've gone to sleep "just gotta finish this/the next chapter." While not perfect, this is a very good read.

K.D. Wentworth's fast-paced (and beautifully written) "Stars over Stars" has to be one of the weirdest, and yet most fascinating, contributions to the "military" science-fiction subgenre.

A sequel to "Black on Black," it contains a veritable cornucopia of whacked out humans and aliens. The fun starts before you even open the book. Look at Patrick Turner's brilliant cover, which shows a wolf-like biped (Wentworth describes the critters as wolf-bear-cat combos, but never mind), clearly male, looking over his shoulder at a tiny human woman, who looks as if she'd rather be anywhere else than where she is (they're framed against a background of crystals--you'll soon learn why) while toting so many guns and ammo that it's unlikely she'd have a chance to use any of it before being toppled over by anything incoming. And she seems quite aware of this. "What am I doing here, with this big bad critter?" she seems to be asking. (And maybe you will be too.)

The lupine is Heyoka Blackeagle, a member of the race of Hrinn who have definite issues dealing with authority figures and chains of command (they're used to solving disputes the way Earth's wolves do), who serves as a sergeant in the human-led intergalactic ranger corps, and the woman is Mitsu Jensen, his corporal. Jensen has just recovered from having been brainwashed by the insectoid race known as the Flek (the story told in "Black on Black"), and the still unstable woman thinks she sees them everywhere. But they've abandoned this planet, which is now occupied by the peaceful Laka (who also seemingly have all sorts of mental problems). The possibly still-addled Jensen seems unable or unwilling to tell the difference between Laka and Flek.

And then, just when Heyoka and all the other members of the platoon are convinced Mitsu's brain is indeed seriously fried--yep, here come the Flek themselves. And then things really go bananas, as the tale tumbles on in a multiple POV fashion (all the significant characters get at least one turn at bat). The details of the tumultuous efforts to keep the planet Flek-free will not be divulged here. See for yourself.

A great piece of work. More please!

i picked up Heinlen's "Citizen of the Galaxy" in a bookstore and considered buying it until i started flipping through; and was almost immediately turned off by both the first person point of view and the dry formula. maybe i need to go back and try again, but don't know about all those ppl who keep comparing this book to that.
the story was awesome, but the plot's already been extensively laid out by several thoughtful people, so i get to skip it and comment. :)
really well done! Liked it alot, and that's saying something - i started to run out of things to read, and have been searching desperately ever since seventh grade. i'm in high school now, and i really enjoy this book and was glad that i found it. unfortunately, lack of a credit-card, birthday or other holiday which results in gift-cards has prevented me from getting my hands on the first one (a repeating mojo for me) and i would appreciate if amazon.com could put one of those cool "Look Inside" things on the first book so i could have a sneak peak.
this book was great; don't be afraid to take the advice of us ppl putting it out there on the post-it, i know i was but i don't regret getting this book, and it's been almost a year since i bought it.
it's an awesome story that keeps you hooked till the end, with lots of interactions and different points of view to spice it all up, esp. with a couple of action scenes and a small surprise for all of you who kept up with the first book and were worried about Heyoka's . . . condition.
a small plea to the author - i noted the dates for publication from your first book to the second . . . will we have to wait till 2003 for the next one? (PS - personally, i don't mind waiting if it's an issue of quality) just curious. thanks for reading, and if you want a plot summary, scroll back up.

Emily Bronte is not as well-known as her sister Charlotte who wrote Jane Eyre, that, it must be said, far surpasses Wuthering Heights. I'd like to think that every book has a good, universal element we can relate to. And they do. Wuthering Heights is a story of revenge, passion and metaphysical love. It is a Gothic novel set appropriately in the bleakness of the Moors in England. Emily Bronte brings out a gorgeous narrative. It is confusing because it has the points of views quickly shifting from one personage to another. Nelly tells it for the most part. But the love story is incredible. Heathcliff and Catherine, as selfish and cold characters that they are, share a love that binds them even when they are apart in life and in death. It can be romantic. But the reason they teach this in school is because of the scholarly attention it receives, being a Bronte product. I think Jane Eyre may be of higher calibre but Wuthering Heights has its brilliant moments. It is a classic. I say it has many colors because we can be disgusted by the course actions of Heatchliff as he orchestrates his revenge on the people around him. We can also dislike the snobbish personality of Catherine and her choosing money over true love. But we can also sympathize for the lovers as human beings. This is a drama that can take place anywhere on earth. It is human drama. Bronte is as much in the same line as other universal writers including Dante and Shakespeare. Yes, Emily should be proud of her masterpiece. At times boring but worth reading on your own. I highly recommend this great work. Try to see beyond the boring parts and into the love and universalities !

I really enjoyed this book. The imagery is great, as the gloomy environment immediately connotes an aura of hopelessness around all the characters involved. It not only reflects upon the characters in the novel, but is a dark depiction of the world we are all thrust into when we are born.

The love between Catherine and Heathcliff also reveals a gloomy view of life. Their love is not one that hopes for a future happiness. Instead, it manifests itself as a need that takes no consideration of the consequences. There is no hope in this story, only the pain that occurs in both being denied a loved one and in having that loved one.

As I read this book, I never found myself wishing for the best for these tragic characters. Instead, I felt like I was watching a course of events that had to reach its eventual conclusion, and no amount of effort could change that. In this world only suffering exists, and the only relief exists in death.

Needless to say, this isn't a cheerful story, but it is nonetheless fascinating.

WARNING: reading this review will spoil some of the plot of WH.

I grinned when Sis, back in high school, told me I reminded her of Heathcliff. I remembered from the (old, old) movie that he was some evil fellow. Then I read the book. And stopped grinning. I'm amazed this book would ever be assigned to high school 'kids.' It's humorless and ultra-realistic. Every page reeks of evil and has selfishly evil (meaning normal) characters. Heathcliff was a tortured being but hardly innocent. Cathy was a solipsistic, driven fool. Even the Cliff Notes booklet for WH is surprisingly short (I read The Notes after burning through the book in a week) as if Cliff's was horrified to study this book! Cliff's good observation about Heathcliff is that his sole emotion is actually pity/affection for Hareton and that his 'love' for Cathy is, in fact, an animal possessive jealous rage. I changed after reading this book. For the better, I don't know. There is a point in the book where Heathcliff's every action evokes disgust and hatred, and then...as a man...I began to feel what he felt. For whatver his faults, I began to connect fully with his insane rage, and that his ideal of 'love' for Catherine--however warped--had been stolen from him forever. I understood his ruthlessness and love for no person or thing after Catherine's death. By the way, not to parrot the critics, but it is true that the marriage of Cathy and Hareton is NOT some kind of full circle, happier ending. It's more like holding hands in Hell. I left this book sadder than when I started it. After reading it, I doubt anyone anywhere is getting 'wiser.'

It's not even close - geographically or literarily - to Ed McBain's fictionalized N. Y.C. Ms. Gunn's series is set in Rutherford, MN , which appears to be Rochester without Mayo (Clinic.) This is the first of this series I have read & it is merely "OK." I get the impression that Gunn is pandering to Howard Mohr's "How to Talk Minnesotan" and the Coen Bros. "Fargo" crowd, both of which are far better & more worth the time than this imitation. For cold climate crime-solving, I recommend instead Steve Hamilton's Alex McKnight series (U.P. MI) or Kathleen Taylor's Tory Bauer (S.D.)

We have a small boy who, standing at a bus stop in a group of other people, is shot dead. Nobody saw or heard anything. We have a high school, where World War III breaks out among the hockey players - and the son of police chief McCafferty in the midst of it. And we have Detective Jake Hines, who has trouble with his girl friend.

The book is well written, but brings nothing new or exiting. In a way, it just plods along until everything is solved - including the girl friend.

Having lived in the city she renamed "Rutherford" for more than 30 years, it was like a letter from home. I could visulize the locations and the buildings described. I even identified the town where Jake Hines lived in the old farm house. My graandson is a cop in Lake City, a real river town.
Besides all that, the plot was well concieved and carried out. I enjoyed it and passed it on to my daughter who still lives there.