Book Review: Ascension (Star Wars: Fate of the Jedi, #8)

Ascension by Christie Golden

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I was looking forward to this book, after reading all the previous ones in the series. I can't wait to read the last of the series.



The start of the book is slow and I didn't have that easy reading flow that I encountered in some previous books. The book tells many things at the same time and it got entangled in many details about the Lost Tribe at the beginning.



The relationship between Ben and Vestara is entertaining and I am really looking forward to what will happen in the end.



Not the best book in the series, but it is just setting up the story for the final book in the series. I could have waited a bit longer to read this one, but it was worth the time.



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I Eat Pasta: Farfalle

I Eat Pasta: Farfalle: I am taking a break from the flavored pasta today (don't worry, there's more to come). The post today is about home made farfalle. It is a p...

Book Review: The Lost Symbol

The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Well, is this a award winning book? No, but I have to say it was really fun and captivating. Once I started reading, I wanted to keep going and find out what was next. The story evolved really well and I have to say that I enjoyed it.


I kept picturing Tom Hanks as Robert Langdon, so maybe that's coming in the near future. The way Dan Brown took the story and tied with Mason elements was really nice. If you are looking for fun and enjoyable read, this one is for you.


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I Eat Pasta: Basil Fettucine

I Eat Pasta: Basil Fettucine: "Following up on the series of flavored recipes, today we tested basil fettuccine. The preparation is the same as Spinach Pasta , except we ..."

Google Chrome Blog: Building better web apps with a new Chrome Beta

Google Chrome Blog: Building better web apps with a new Chrome Beta: "Today’s new Beta channel release brings big improvements to Chrome’s web platform capabilities, enabling developers to build more powerful ..."

I wonder if this will really be secure to use. It is certainly an entertaining idea.

Official Google Blog: Restoring Bletchley Park, birthplace of modern com...

Official Google Blog: Restoring Bletchley Park, birthplace of modern com...: "Late last year Google backed the bid to buy the papers of the British computer scientist and wartime codebreaker Alan Turing and return t..."

Book Review: The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer

The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer by Neal Stephenson
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I finally finished this book and I have to say that there are some really good parts to the story. The idea about using nanotechnology is really great and some of the descriptions of the primer and Turing machines is really nice.


But, like some other reviewers said, there are lots of pages in the book that feel unnecessary. I liked some of the characters but it was a dense book to read and I would have rated it much better if it had 1/3 fewer pages.


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I Eat Pasta: Beet Pasta

I Eat Pasta: Beet Pasta: "Following up on the Spinach Pasta recipe, today I will explore using beets to flavor and color the pasta. The preparation is the same, exc..."

Book Review: The Girl Who Played with Fire

The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Excellent continuation from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. I've got a digital copy of this book while on vacation and I read it almost non stop on my iPhone screen. The story was well written and the reading was just enjoyable. I can't wait until I read the final book of the series.



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