Wellread111's reviews

It's well written, clear and understandable. Not a pleasant group of characters and truly dangerous situations present, but Nancy Drew and her team of teenage "detective"-friends solve them all.

I didn't like the book: it's very confusing and was overall not a pleasant account for me. Though, I usually like many of Carolyn Keene books.

Some interesting material is offered for reviewing including multiple photographic data and approximated maps of territories first discovered. Some certain errors in placing times of origination of particular nations (or ethnic states) is incorrect: Such as Russian states and its roots, which took place in Twelve Century and not in 15th or 16th. Kiev had become a large and mighty city-state and was therefore a first Capital to Russia. Also, to prove the point, Tartar-Mongol yoke stomped and ruled Russia from early 13th for almost three Centuries, then was fought and defitted by Russian Army. Another inaccuracy is where the authors depict the history of the loss of Napoleon army in Russia during the war between the two states: Moscow didn't "catch" the fire, it was intentionally Set on Fire to give nothing to enemy and for that loss save the rest of Country of Russia. Lastly- it's unfortunate, that those who compiled this overall interesting tom, allowed themselves to bring in their own opinions and judgment of political nature, especially to later years in America. They should certainly refrained from those ! Overall, it's an interesting read, but one should seek other similar literature to enjoy.

The collection of essays by Ivan Bunin concentrates on era of pre- and after Russian Proletariat revolution, orchestrated by Vladimir Lenin from abroad. Which abolished all the Churches and other institutions of Faith and punished their members and preachers severely (including by torture and death). That movement unfortunately continued when Stalin came to power. Speech against current power was prosecuted as well. People were encouraged (by NKVD and KGB) to tell on their neighbors, artists, known writers, even their own close relatives in order to save their own lives... Bunin's interpretation of this time is sure pityful and not worth his ability to write as a true artist... This book is written in Russian Language. And is for Russian audience in their 60's and older, only. I do not recommend it. Even though, I am at the appropriate age and am from Russia.

Excellent book by a doctor-pediatrician, who is herself a mother of 3... Practical and inspiring guide ! I highly recommend it !