The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
by Du Tran on Jan.05, 2012, under Uncategorized
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Perhaps one of the best mystery books I’ve read in a long time. Ending was a bit boring once the mystery got solved. Author seemed to drag it on for a bit too long. Other than that it was a page turner.
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Life of Pi
by Du Tran on Jan.01, 2012, under Uncategorized
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
My rating: 2 of 5 stars
There were a lot of WTF moments while reading this. It wasn’t until the last few chapters in which the whole story clicked. Unfortunately the story leading up to it wasn’t polished enough to keep it interesting.
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The Stupidest Angel
by Du Tran on Dec.12, 2011, under Books
The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Christmas zombies and talking fruit bats. Classic Christopher Moore.
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A Dance with Dragons
by Du Tran on Dec.09, 2011, under Books
A Dance With Dragons by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
A decent sequel to the everchanging series. The ending didn’t provide the same punch as some of Martin’s first books however did leave me in suspenseful awe. Nothing compares to the Red Wedding. Overall a definite read if you’re engrossed in the series.
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
by Du Tran on Nov.04, 2011, under Books
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Bryson’s books are hit or miss when it comes to travel. His experiences to me are funnier than shit however when he starts to talk history about the places is when sometimes it does get a little dull. This book was interesting when he adventures with his buddy Katz. Other than that there wasn’t too much substance unless you’ve actually done the trail yourself and could relate. Oh and by the way. He didn’t finish the entire trail. He didn’t even do half of it.
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A Feast for Crows
by Du Tran on Oct.26, 2011, under Books
A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Not as good as the first three in the series. Starts off a bit slow with introductions to some lesser known characters from Dorne. Finishes off with some good stuff as always. Half the characters are missing from this book (Tyrion, Danaerys, Jon Snow, Bran, Stannis). Next book promises to be better.
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A Storm of Swords
by Du Tran on Oct.04, 2011, under Books
A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Perhaps the best of the series so far. George R.R. Martin is a genious.
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Some highlights from the Tough Mudder 2011 at Squaw Valley
by Du Tran on Sep.17, 2011, under YouTube
The Road
by Du Tran on Aug.25, 2011, under Books
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This book is a bit haunting. Great read though. Reminded me a bit of Heart of Darkness. McCarthy has a great way of decsribing minute details. It’s almost poetic.
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A Clash of Kings
by Du Tran on Aug.21, 2011, under Books
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Fans of the first book “Game of Thrones” will not be disappointed. Picks up exactly where the first left off. Excellent sequal to Game of Thrones. Only gripe was Robb Stark was pretty much non-existant in this book.
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