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Feb 18, 2021
Good value, compact set
I won't review the novels, as that is unnecessary. I will say that for a low-priced, hardback set of her novels, it is probably fine for most people.
The main "fault" is the the inner margin size of the page is not sufficient, so words printed toward the inside will be on a curve. You have to use a bit of force to get the page to lie flatter, as it doesn't do so easily.
However, on the plus side, the size of the books is compact, the font used is pretty readable (small, but I'm fine reading small print), and the layout is clean and basic.
Because the books are smallish, they won't be too heavy to hold, and that is a huge plus.
The quality of the paper is reasonable and is likely to remain white (as opposed to some paperbacks, which use a type of paper that is likely to turn yellow over time).
The covers are pretty and attractive, so all in all, good value. A better quality of hardback book will likely be heavier to hold.
Dec 01, 2021
Non-WOKE lessons for all, written during US Civil Rights era
This wonderful book addresses many issues related to prejudice, superiority, judging others, segregation, division of people, rigid thinking (You're Wrong and I'm Right) as well as "Fear of the UNKNOWN"..in 4 short stories.
It was written around the period of the US Civil Rights movement, and was a way that Dr Suess hoped to reach youth, by exposing them to the adult nonsense of judging people by the way they look.
Due to the current trend of Woke-ism in modern education, most modern books that attempt to address this topic end up creating more division, hatred, confusion and self-doubt rather than understanding and self-reflection.
Mercifully, we can go back a few decades and find someone with the wisdom of Dr Suess, who came from a place of love.
Although this may not be "the best" of his writing, it is surely one of the most important in terms of the themes it brings up.
Also, if you are triggered by my using the term WOKE...just ignore this review and look up the book yourself and see if you like it.
And as I struggle to find good children's books and young adult titles that are not influenced by WOKE culture, perhaps someone will find this review of use.
Feb 03, 2021
Funny, intelligent, Out of this World Adventure in a Steampunk Hotel
One of the best series for children, and I enjoy it as an adult. The plot and design/art have a steampunk fantasy feel that is both sophisticated and humourous at the same time. The lead character, Warren the 13th, is a kind, wise, and open-hearted 12-year old (who happens to look toad-like) who lives and runs the family hotel after his parents have died. A few crotchety and/or not-so-sharp or downright evil relatives and/or hotel guests round out the list of characters. It has the feel of a Victorian melodrama, but always with a lot of tongue-in-cheekness about it.
The story is super inventive and does not trod upon the "reliable and faithful" path of plots, despite the dead parents aspect (this seems to be a given with many popular stories...as if the children couldn't have an adventure AND have living parents).
The dialogue between the characters is wonderful and the art is wonderful.