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The Chimes by Charles Dickens

January 2, 2020 Whitney Review 0 Comments
The Chimes by Charles Dickens

First Impressions I got The Chimes on Audible last year as I wanted to try the narrator, Richard Armitage as well as read some of Charles Dickens’ other holiday offerings. Novel Impressions I have mixed feelings on this story. In true Dicken’s form, the writing is supurb, and the author brings depth to the Victorian […]

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Book Review: Dracula

October 17, 2011 Whitney Review 7 Comments
Book Review: Dracula

Dracula is bone-chilling!  My neck prickles just thinking about it.  Turtlenecks are a new staple in my wardrobe.  In short, its like taking a shower after watching Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. Dracula, by Bram Stoker is a horror romance of sorts as Count Dracula become obsessed with his victims which always happen to be girls and […]

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Review: A Christmas Carol

November 30, 2010 Whitney Review 7 Comments
Review: A Christmas Carol

I’m embarrassed to say that I had not read this short story since middle school and had forgotten how magical and uplifting it is.  It was so refreshing to see the transformation and various levels of change of spirit that Ebenezer Scrooge goes though.  Tiny Tim is so adorable and heartwarming with his “God bless […]

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