2012

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 20/7/2012, 19:29

No: 50

Pealkiri: A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 2)

Autor: George R. R. Martin

Lehekülgi: 1040 | 20390 + 1040 = 21430

Sisu: The Seven Kingdoms have come apart. Joffrey, Queen Cersei's sadistic son, ascends the Iron Throne following the death of Robert Baratheon, the Usurper, who won it in battle. Queen Cersei's family, the Lannisters, fight to hold it for him. Both the dour Stannis and the charismatic Renly Baratheon, Robert's brothers, also seek the throne. Robb Stark, declared King in the North, battles to avenge his father's execution and retrieve his sister from Joffrey's court. Daenerys, the exiled last heir of the former ruling family, nurtures three dragons and seeks a way home. Meanwhile the Night's Watch, sworn to protect the realm from dangers north of the Wall, dwindle in numbers, even as barbarian forces gather and beings out of legend stalk the Haunted Forest.

Arvamus: Nüüd tekkis küll vastuolu sarjaga päris palju, mõtlesin küll, et kas ma lihtsalt ei mäleta neid detaile või wtf, aga on ikka teistsugune Ja raamat on parem!

Hinnang: 10/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 3/8/2012, 20:40

No: 51

Pealkiri: A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 3)

Autor: George R. R. Martin

Lehekülgi: 1216 | 21430 + 1216 = 22646

Sisu: TAs Martin's richly imagined world slides closer to its 10-year winter, both the weather and the warfare worsen. In the north, King Joffrey of House Lannister sits uneasily on the Iron Throne. With the aid of a peasant wench, Jaime Lannister, the Kingslayer, escapes from jail in Riverrun. Jaime goes to the other youthful ruler, Robb Stark, to secure the release of Joffrey's prisoners, Robb's sisters Arya and Sansa Stark. Meanwhile, in the south, Queen Daenarys tries to assert her claim to the various thrones with an army of eunuchs, but discovers that she must choose between conquering more and ruling well what she has already taken.

Arvamus: Pilt jooksis silme ees koguaeg seda kuulates. Väga hästi kirjutet ja põnev. Aga kõik peategelased on surnud, veel ei ole aru saanud, kes need neljandas raamatus on, irrelevant tundub hetkel, varsti jõuab kohale, ma loodan

Hinnang: 10/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 25/9/2012, 11:20

No: 52

Pealkiri: A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 4)

Autor: George R. R. Martin

Lehekülgi: 784 | 22646 + 784 = 23430

Sisu: A Feast for Crows brings to life dark magic, intrigue and terrible bloodshed as the war-torn landscape of the Seven Kingdoms is threatened by destruction as vast as any in its violent past. The War of the Five Kings has ripped Westeros apart. The bloodthirsty, treacherous and cunning Lannisters occupy the Iron Throne, with allies as ruthless as themselves. Lord Frey was host at the Red Wedding, so called for the massacre of the guests, their screams unheard above the music of the feast. Euron Crows Eye is as black a pirate as ever raised a sail, sworn to deliver the whole of Westeros to the ironborn.

No less to be feared are their enemies. The Starks of Winterfell and the Martells of Dorne seek vengeance for their dead. And the last of the Targaryens, Daenerys Stormborn, will bring fire and blood to Kings Landing when her young dragons reach their terrifying maturity. The last war fought with dragons was a cataclysm powerful enough to shatter the Valyrian peninsula, now a smoking, demon-haunted ruin half drowned by the sea. Against a backdrop of alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel and the coldest hearts.

Arvamus: Väga segaseks läks see raamat sellest punktist. Nii palju tundmatuid tegelasi, kellel oma peatükk seal oli, et enamiku aja lugemisest veetsin mõtiskledes, kes kurat see nüüd oli. aga kui olid tuttavad tegelased, oli täitsa nauditav.

Hinnang: 5/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 25/9/2012, 11:23

No: 53

Pealkiri: A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5)

Autor: George R. R. Martin

Lehekülgi: 1040 | 23430 + 1040 = 24470

Sisu: n the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance once again--beset by newly emerging threats from every direction. In the east, Daenerys Targaryen, the last scion of House Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has three times three thousand enemies, and many have set out to find her. Yet, as they gather, one young man embarks upon his own quest for the queen, with an entirely different goal in mind.

To the north lies the mammoth Wall of ice and stone--a structure only as strong as those guarding it. There, Jon Snow, 998th Lord Commander of the Nights Watch, will face his greatest challenge yet. For he has powerful foes not only within the Watch but also beyond, in the land of the creatures of ice.
And from all corners, bitter conflicts soon reignite, intimate betrayals are perpetrated, and a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves, will face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Some will fail, others will grow in the strength of darkness. But in a time of rising restlessness, the tides of destiny and politics will lead inevitably to the greatest dance of all. . . .
No less to be feared are their enemies. The Starks of Winterfell and the Martells of Dorne seek vengeance for their dead. And the last of the Targaryens, Daenerys Stormborn, will bring fire and blood to Kings Landing when her young dragons reach their terrifying maturity. The last war fought with dragons was a cataclysm powerful enough to shatter the Valyrian peninsula, now a smoking, demon-haunted ruin half drowned by the sea. Against a backdrop of alchemy and murder, victory may go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel and the coldest hearts.

Arvamus: Draakonid! Hüva meel oli ,et Daenerysest seal palju pajatati. Kuid sellegipoolest oli sari selleks ajaks minu jaoks oma võlu ära kaotanud.

Hinnang: 7/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 25/9/2012, 11:27

No: 54

Pealkiri: Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle book 1)

Autor: Christopher Paolini

Lehekülgi: 528 | 24470 + 528 = 24998

Sisu: When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.

Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands...

Arvamus: Tõeliselt põnevalt kirjutatud, mis sest,e t kohati väga lapsik

Hinnang: 8/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 25/9/2012, 11:35

No: 55

Pealkiri: Eldest (The Inheritance Cycle book 2)

Autor: Christopher Paolini

Lehekülgi: 704 | 24998 + 704 = 25702

Sisu: Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesméra, land of the elves, for further training in magic and swordsmanship, the vital skills of the Dragon Rider. It is the journey of a lifetime, filled with awe-inspiring new places and people, each day a fresh adventure. But chaos and betrayal plague him at every turn, and Eragon isn't sure whom he can trust. Meanwhile, his cousin Roran must fight a new battle back home in Carvahall - one that puts Eragon in even graver danger. Will the king's dark hand strangle all resistance? Eragon may not escape with even his life . . .

Arvamus: Väga idealistlik ja etteaimatav, aga tore sellegipoolest. Sobilik noorematele, kuid kõlbab ka vanadele Aga põnevaid asju juhtus ka, nt Eragoni transformeerumine.

Hinnang: 8/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 11/11/2012, 10:21

No: 56

Pealkiri: Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle book 3)

Autor: Christopher Paolini

Lehekülgi: 800 | 25702 + 800 = 26502

Sisu: The novel launches with magician and Dragon Rider Eragon, his cousin Roran and the dragon Saphira on a quest to rescue Roran's betrothed. The cousins soon split up, and Roran undergoes his own series of heroic tests, culminating in a well-choreographed and intense fight against an Urgal (a ram-human hybrid). Eragon, at the same time, encounters treacherous dwarves, undergoes even more training with the elf Oromis and gains a magical sword suitable for a Dragon Rider. The silly revelations about Eragon's background in the previous book, Eldest, are given a new spin near the end, but the change is neither unexpected nor interesting. Predictably, the book concludes with even more character deaths and another battle, but those expecting a resolution will have to wait until the next novel.

Arvamus: Võttis aega, aga läbi sain Endiselt etteaimatav, kuid can't complain, noorematele mõeld. Kuid põnev ka kohati. Fantaasia

Hinnang: 8/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 28/11/2012, 00:50

No: 57

Pealkiri: Artemis Fowl and the Last Guardian

Autor: Eoin Colfer

Lehekülgi: 336 | 26502 + 336 = 26838

Sisu: Opal Koboi, power-crazed pixie, is plotting to exterminate mankind and become fairy queen.
If she succeeds, the spirits of long-dead fairy warriors will rise from the earth, inhabit the nearest available bodies and wreak mass destruction. But what happens if those nearest bodies include crows, or deer, or badgers or two curious little boys by the names of Myles and Beckett Fowl?
Yes, it's true. Criminal mastermind Artemis Fowl's four-year-old brothers could be involved in destroying the human race. Can Artemis and Captain Holly Short of the Lower Elements Police stop Opal and prevent the end of the world?

Arvamus: No niii hüva sari lihtsalt! Pidin Inheritance'i pooleli jätma, et selle läbi kuulata. Nii paeluv ja kaasahaarav on lihtsalt super. Lõpp oli nagu wtf kui geniaalne Super!!!

Hinnang: 10/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 2/12/2012, 05:56

No: 58

Pealkiri: Inheritance (The Inheritance Cycle book 4)

Autor: Christopher Paolini

Lehekülgi: 880 | 26838 + 880 = 27718

Sisu: It began with Eragon . . . It ends with Inheritance. Not so very long ago, Eragon - Shadeslayer, Dragon Rider - was nothing more than a poor farm boy, and his dragon, Saphira, only a blue stone in the forest. Now, the fate of an entire civilization rests on their shoulders.
Long months of training and battle have brought victories and hope, but they have also brought heartbreaking loss. And still the real battle lies ahead: they must confront Galbatorix. When they do, they will have to be strong enough to defeat him. And if they cannot, no one can. There will be no second chances.
The Rider and his dragon have come farther than anyone dared to hope. But can they topple the evil king and restore justice to Alagaësia? And if so, at what cost?

Arvamus: Aega võttis, aga läbi sain. Ja hüva meel on. Aga kahju ka, tegelto li päris hea sari, mis sest, et lapsik. Viimane lehekülg tõenäoliselt (viimane minut ) oli üsna ettearvamatu minu meelest. Aga muidu raamat kulges kiiresti ja põnevalt, midagi toimus koguaeg. Super tegelikult :)

Hinnang: 9/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 5/12/2012, 18:39

No: 59

Pealkiri: The Silver Chair

Autor: C. S. Lewis

Lehekülgi: 192 | 27718 + 192 = 27910

Sisu: Eustace and Jill are called back to Narnia where they meet Aslan the lion who sets them the task of finding King Caspian's long lost son, Rilian. With Narnian marshwiggle Puddlegum in tow the pair stumble across Harfang, the castle of giants, and are invited to stay for the Autumn Feast--and then they realise that they are the main ingredients.

Arvamus: Narnia sari siis uuesti ees mul. Vahepeal ma naersin niii valjult rattaga s6ites, et olen kindel, et m6ni arvas, et t2itsa hulluks l2inud. Hea ja lihtne kuulamine j2lle M6nus :)

Hinnang: 8/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 7/12/2012, 21:43

No: 60

Pealkiri: The Horse and His Boy

Autor: C. S. Lewis

Lehekülgi: 176 | 27910 + 176 = 28086

Sisu: The Horse and his Boy is a stirring and dramatic fantasy story that finds a young boy named Shasta on the run from his homeland with the talking horse, Bree. When the pair discover a deadly plot by the Calormen people to conquer the land of Narnia, the race is on to warn the inhabitants of the impending danger and to rescue them all from certain death.

Arvamus: Nalja sai ja muidu kiire kuulata :)

Hinnang: 8/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 7/12/2012, 21:47

No: 61

Pealkiri: Lord Loss

Autor: Darren Shan

Lehekülgi: 272 | 28086 + 272 = 28358

Sisu: It's in the blood..

Arvamus: Üks mu lemmikuist audiobookidest, tuli tahtmine jälle kuulata. Aga ainult seda osa :) See on parim.

Hinnang: 10/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 8/12/2012, 19:38

No: 62

Pealkiri: The Magician's Nephew

Autor: C. S. Lewis

Lehekülgi: 176 | 28358 + 176 = 28534

Sisu: In The Magician's Nephew, the first of the seven Chronicles of Narnia, nothing is quite as it seems. Digory and Polly find themselves magically transported to a Wood between the Worlds, where several small ponds act as gateways to different worlds. They discover the dead world of Charn and together with Aslan the lion the pair fight against the evil Queen Jadis, restoring the land to its natural state and triumphing over the darkness that reigned before their arrival.

Arvamus: Ma ikka kuulan neid vales järjekorras... .D published date no important, damn. Aga no, jällegi hea lihtne kiire huvitav kuulamine.

Hinnang: 9/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 15/12/2012, 15:56

No: 63

Pealkiri: The Last Battle

Autor: C. S. Lewis

Lehekülgi: 224 | 28534 + 224 = 28758

Sisu: A false Aslan is roaming the land of Narnia, forcing the terrified Narnians to work for the evil Calormenes. Jill Pole and Eustace Scrubb find themselves called back to Narnia just one more time to help them in their biggest and most frightening battle against injustice yet alongside King Tirian, who helps to lead them in the almighty struggle between good and evil.

Arvamus: Vähemalt õige raamat jäi viimaseks. Põnev oli :) False Aslan! Almighty lõpp. Aga väga lastekad siiski

Hinnang: 8/10

Note: audiobook

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 31/12/2012, 01:30

No: 64

Pealkiri: Elulille iidne saladus, osa 2

Autor: Durnvalo Melchizedek

Lehekülgi: 270 | 28758 + 270 = 29028

Sisu: Raamatus keskendutakse Elulilleks nimetatud mustri -- mis on kogu vormi omava reaalsuse geomeetriline generaator -- veelgi sügavamate kihistuste lahtimõtestamisele.
Teile demonstreeritakse, kuidas inimkeha proportsioonid, inimteadvuse tasandid, tähtede, planeetide ning kuude mõõtmed ja nendevahelised vahemaad, ka inimkonna poolt loodu, peegeldub vastu selles imeilusas pühas kujundis.
Autor näitab, kuidas näiliselt lihtsas kujundis peegeldub kogu meie kolmanda-dimensioonilise eksistentsi loomislugu.

Arvamus: Hüva meel, et lõpuks sain teise osa ka läbi loetud. Väga matemaatiline/geomeetriline ja pool infost ei salvestunud, olen üsna kindel, kuid palju juhtnööre edasiseks arenguks kindlasti, eriti praegusel ajal.

Hinnang: 10/10

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 31/12/2012, 22:42

No: 65

Pealkiri: The China Study

Autor: T. Colin Campbell

Lehekülgi: 419 | 29028 + 419 = 29447

Sisu: ven today, as trendy diets and a weight-loss frenzy sweep the nation, two-thirds of adults are still obese and children are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, typically an adult disease, at an alarming rate. If were obsessed with being thin more so than ever before, why are Americans stricken with heart disease as much as we were 30 years ago?
In The China Study, Dr. T. Colin Campbell details the connection between nutrition and heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. The report also examines the source of nutritional confusion produced by powerful lobbies, government entities, and opportunistic scientists. The New York Times has recognized the study as the Grand Prix of epidemiology and the most comprehensive large study ever undertaken of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease.
The China Study is not a diet book. Dr. Campbell cuts through the haze of misinformation and delivers an insightful message to anyone living with cancer, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and those concerned with the effects of aging.

Arvamus: Ning olnud seda raamatut vähemalt kaks aastat 'lugenud', sain ka lõpuks selle aasta lõpuks selle läbi. Eks ole ka selle kohta kriitikat ja vastuseise, kuidas ta on osa infost välja jätnud, kuid see on üks (väga suur) uurimus, rääkimata teistest mis sellest ajast on veel tehtud. Igatahes andis see minule väga palju infot juurde ja on kindlasti üks alustaladest mu tulevates õpingutes, ehk saan sealt ka midagi oma dissertationi jaoks kasutada. Ja ma ei kutsuks seda küll päris vegan Piibliks, aga midagi sarnast :)

Hinnang: 10/10

Pealkiri: Re: 2012 31/12/2012, 22:47

No: 66

Pealkiri: American Gods

Autor: Neil Gaiman

Lehekülgi: 672 | 29447 + 672 = 30119

Sisu: After three years in prison, Shadow has done his time. But as the time until his release ticks away, he can feel a storm brewing. Two days before he gets out, his wife Laura dies in a mysterious car crash, in adulterous circumstances. Dazed, Shadow travels home, only to encounter the bizarre Mr Wednesday claiming to be a refugee from a distant war, a former god and the king of America. Together they embark on a very strange journey across the States, along the way solving the murders which have occurred every winter in one small American town. But the storm is about to break... Disturbing, gripping and profoundly strange, Gaiman's epic novel sees him on the road to the heart of America.

Arvamus: Ja aasta viimane ilukirjanduslik raamat läbi kuulatud. Pikk, kuid huvitav romaan. Polnud üldse mõtteiski, et sellise nime all takoine sisu võib peituda. Ning omamoodi mõtlemapanev tõesti, Jumalast ja jumalatest, nende rollist ja kõigest tänapeävases ühiskonnas. :)

Hinnang: 10/10

Note: audiobook

Ja nii ma lõpetangi, 66 raamatu ja 30119 leheküljega!

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