A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

If anything, Othello has increased its stature as one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedies ever since it was first written, between 1603 and 1604, due to the victimisation suffered by its tragic hero, Othello, as a result of his skin colour. Othello is a "noble Moor", a North African Muslim who has converted to Christianity and is deemed one of the Venetian state's most reliable soldiers. However, his ensign Iago harbours an obscure hatred against his general, and when Othello secretly marries the beautiful daughter of the Venetian senator Brabanzio, Iago begins his subtle campaign of vilification, which will inevitably lead to the deaths of more than just Othello and Desdemona.

An extraordinary play, both for its dramatic economy and power as well as its remarkable language, from Othello's bombastic "traveller's history" to Desdemona's elegiac "willow song", the play raises uncomfortable questions about ongoing questions of not only racial identity but also sexuality, as Othello and Desdemona's sexual relationship becomes the voyeuristic site of Iago's attempt to destroy them. Particularly fascinated with the question of what it means to "see", Othello also contains one of the greatest tragic death scenes in all of Shakespeare, with Othello's final identification with "a malignant and a turbaned Turk". --Jerry Brotton

A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

A must for all A Level English Literature Students, 27 Sep 1999
This edition of Othello, is a fantastic copy for English Literature students. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. This copy of the play does true justice to Shakespeare's "Othello", allowing enjoyment of the text, for student, teacher, and independent readers.

A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

A must for all A Level English Literature Students, 27 Sep 1999
This edition of Othello, is a fantastic copy for English Literature students. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. This copy of the play does true justice to Shakespeare's "Othello", allowing enjoyment of the text, for student, teacher, and independent readers.

Holy Bible of the Heathens, 13 Apr 2008
This is an exellent book and a pretty good translation of the 12th century icelandic epics. It tells the myths of the Germans, English, Danes and Scandinavians before Christianity. I really enjoyed the first half of the book as it described how the world began and how its going to end according to our ancestors and not the Jews/Christians. But i enjoyed it less then 'Gods and Myths of Northern Europe' (see my reviews), which i thought was better and easier to understand. This book is probably best for students or die-hard entusiasts but not for the average learner of the myths. But if you want the myths from the original source then look no further, this is a very interesting book.

bit dissapointed, 24 Mar 2008
i was dissapointed in this book... i enjoyed the first half of the book which talks of the creation and destruction of the world with a few tales thrown in... that was good. the second half of the book i found hugely dissapointing as it is mainly a large collection of poems which sound very cryptic and i found very difficult to understand (probably because they have been translated from icelandic and because a hell of lot of metaphors are used)i think this book would have appealed to more to someone who enjoys poetry a bit more than i do.

The definitive guide to norse mythology, a must read book, 08 Nov 2000
This book recalls how the world was formed and how it will be destroyed, and has some amusing stories in the middle. A work of genius

Edda at last, 18 May 1998
A must for anyone interested in ancient Norse mythology or the sources for Wagner's Ring Cycle. Very amusing stories written in an accurate, but easy-to-understand style.

An excellent translation of Sturluson's edda, 23 Mar 1997
This is an excellent translation of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. The text is very easy to read; it doesn't seem translated in the least. A big plus is the fact that the book contains both the original names of characters in old Icelandic, and a translation in English. Sturluson is a great writer, and I would recommend this book to anyone who is the least bit interested in the old Norse tales.

A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

A must for all A Level English Literature Students, 27 Sep 1999
This edition of Othello, is a fantastic copy for English Literature students. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. This copy of the play does true justice to Shakespeare's "Othello", allowing enjoyment of the text, for student, teacher, and independent readers.

Holy Bible of the Heathens, 13 Apr 2008
This is an exellent book and a pretty good translation of the 12th century icelandic epics. It tells the myths of the Germans, English, Danes and Scandinavians before Christianity. I really enjoyed the first half of the book as it described how the world began and how its going to end according to our ancestors and not the Jews/Christians. But i enjoyed it less then 'Gods and Myths of Northern Europe' (see my reviews), which i thought was better and easier to understand. This book is probably best for students or die-hard entusiasts but not for the average learner of the myths. But if you want the myths from the original source then look no further, this is a very interesting book.

bit dissapointed, 24 Mar 2008
i was dissapointed in this book... i enjoyed the first half of the book which talks of the creation and destruction of the world with a few tales thrown in... that was good. the second half of the book i found hugely dissapointing as it is mainly a large collection of poems which sound very cryptic and i found very difficult to understand (probably because they have been translated from icelandic and because a hell of lot of metaphors are used)i think this book would have appealed to more to someone who enjoys poetry a bit more than i do.

The definitive guide to norse mythology, a must read book, 08 Nov 2000
This book recalls how the world was formed and how it will be destroyed, and has some amusing stories in the middle. A work of genius

Edda at last, 18 May 1998
A must for anyone interested in ancient Norse mythology or the sources for Wagner's Ring Cycle. Very amusing stories written in an accurate, but easy-to-understand style.

An excellent translation of Sturluson's edda, 23 Mar 1997
This is an excellent translation of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. The text is very easy to read; it doesn't seem translated in the least. A big plus is the fact that the book contains both the original names of characters in old Icelandic, and a translation in English. Sturluson is a great writer, and I would recommend this book to anyone who is the least bit interested in the old Norse tales.

This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.

A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

A must for all A Level English Literature Students, 27 Sep 1999
This edition of Othello, is a fantastic copy for English Literature students. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. This copy of the play does true justice to Shakespeare's "Othello", allowing enjoyment of the text, for student, teacher, and independent readers.

Holy Bible of the Heathens, 13 Apr 2008
This is an exellent book and a pretty good translation of the 12th century icelandic epics. It tells the myths of the Germans, English, Danes and Scandinavians before Christianity. I really enjoyed the first half of the book as it described how the world began and how its going to end according to our ancestors and not the Jews/Christians. But i enjoyed it less then 'Gods and Myths of Northern Europe' (see my reviews), which i thought was better and easier to understand. This book is probably best for students or die-hard entusiasts but not for the average learner of the myths. But if you want the myths from the original source then look no further, this is a very interesting book.

bit dissapointed, 24 Mar 2008
i was dissapointed in this book... i enjoyed the first half of the book which talks of the creation and destruction of the world with a few tales thrown in... that was good. the second half of the book i found hugely dissapointing as it is mainly a large collection of poems which sound very cryptic and i found very difficult to understand (probably because they have been translated from icelandic and because a hell of lot of metaphors are used)i think this book would have appealed to more to someone who enjoys poetry a bit more than i do.

The definitive guide to norse mythology, a must read book, 08 Nov 2000
This book recalls how the world was formed and how it will be destroyed, and has some amusing stories in the middle. A work of genius

Edda at last, 18 May 1998
A must for anyone interested in ancient Norse mythology or the sources for Wagner's Ring Cycle. Very amusing stories written in an accurate, but easy-to-understand style.

An excellent translation of Sturluson's edda, 23 Mar 1997
This is an excellent translation of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. The text is very easy to read; it doesn't seem translated in the least. A big plus is the fact that the book contains both the original names of characters in old Icelandic, and a translation in English. Sturluson is a great writer, and I would recommend this book to anyone who is the least bit interested in the old Norse tales.

This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.

Amazing text, especially for all AS levellers!!, 06 Sep 2006
I studied The Miller's Tale as part of my 'Texts in Context' paper and i thoroughly recommend that all budding AS levellers do the same for the following reasons- Chaucer is stunning, 14th century english is hilarious, the book is full of sex and it is a pleasure to study. Marvellous would be an understatement, life changing would be an overstatment, so i shall stick to 'wonderful'. READ IT NOW!

double dutch nonsense, 29 Dec 2003
i think the guy must have had is mouthed clubbed or he has been too busy sucking something (!) since he cannot seem to speak properly in this. i dont see why this crap has to be studied for..what use is it to help you in the real world?? NONE! thats why i am selling mine. its complete double dutch 900-years-outta-date crap.

Literature's best dirty dirty joke, 25 May 2002
It is a bawdy tale that involves adultery, superstition and three foolish men who are each punished in a suitable manner. One is burnt with a poker on the backside, another breaks his arm and the other kisses someone's backside by mistake! Now you've found out how they are punished, don't you want to know why?
Although farcical, it is also highly satitical and full of irony.
Also, it will appeal to feminists because the one female character is the only one to get off scott free and also manages to make fools out of the men.

A comic tale of love, lust and deceit!, 17 Jan 2002
Taken from the Canterbury Tales, the Miller's Tale is an entertaining medieval romp featuring four lovers, three tubs, two quarts of ale, one hot iron and a cunning trick. The young carpenter's wife Alison is the object many people's affections in the town of Oxford, her old husband, the young local parish clerk Absolom and her lodger, a clerk called Nicholas. Nicholas is quickly the one who takes her fancy but in order for them to be together Alisons says that Nicholas must fool the old carpenter, and so a cunning trick develops. A trick which convinces the Carpenter that Noah's flood will come again. A nasty surprise is also in store for Absolom whose attention is clearly uninvited, and the reader quickly suspects that all will not end happily for the deceitful lovers.

In the tale Chaucer exploits the fears of the medieval audience and his use of humour will still rouse a chuckle from the modern audience and readers today. This edition also has a helpful set of concise notes and a glossary to help novices battle their way through the language of middle English. This edition is also particularly good for students studying the tale as a set text for an exam.

A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

A must for all A Level English Literature Students, 27 Sep 1999
This edition of Othello, is a fantastic copy for English Literature students. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. This copy of the play does true justice to Shakespeare's "Othello", allowing enjoyment of the text, for student, teacher, and independent readers.

Holy Bible of the Heathens, 13 Apr 2008
This is an exellent book and a pretty good translation of the 12th century icelandic epics. It tells the myths of the Germans, English, Danes and Scandinavians before Christianity. I really enjoyed the first half of the book as it described how the world began and how its going to end according to our ancestors and not the Jews/Christians. But i enjoyed it less then 'Gods and Myths of Northern Europe' (see my reviews), which i thought was better and easier to understand. This book is probably best for students or die-hard entusiasts but not for the average learner of the myths. But if you want the myths from the original source then look no further, this is a very interesting book.

bit dissapointed, 24 Mar 2008
i was dissapointed in this book... i enjoyed the first half of the book which talks of the creation and destruction of the world with a few tales thrown in... that was good. the second half of the book i found hugely dissapointing as it is mainly a large collection of poems which sound very cryptic and i found very difficult to understand (probably because they have been translated from icelandic and because a hell of lot of metaphors are used)i think this book would have appealed to more to someone who enjoys poetry a bit more than i do.

The definitive guide to norse mythology, a must read book, 08 Nov 2000
This book recalls how the world was formed and how it will be destroyed, and has some amusing stories in the middle. A work of genius

Edda at last, 18 May 1998
A must for anyone interested in ancient Norse mythology or the sources for Wagner's Ring Cycle. Very amusing stories written in an accurate, but easy-to-understand style.

An excellent translation of Sturluson's edda, 23 Mar 1997
This is an excellent translation of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. The text is very easy to read; it doesn't seem translated in the least. A big plus is the fact that the book contains both the original names of characters in old Icelandic, and a translation in English. Sturluson is a great writer, and I would recommend this book to anyone who is the least bit interested in the old Norse tales.

This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.

Amazing text, especially for all AS levellers!!, 06 Sep 2006
I studied The Miller's Tale as part of my 'Texts in Context' paper and i thoroughly recommend that all budding AS levellers do the same for the following reasons- Chaucer is stunning, 14th century english is hilarious, the book is full of sex and it is a pleasure to study. Marvellous would be an understatement, life changing would be an overstatment, so i shall stick to 'wonderful'. READ IT NOW!

double dutch nonsense, 29 Dec 2003
i think the guy must have had is mouthed clubbed or he has been too busy sucking something (!) since he cannot seem to speak properly in this. i dont see why this crap has to be studied for..what use is it to help you in the real world?? NONE! thats why i am selling mine. its complete double dutch 900-years-outta-date crap.

Literature's best dirty dirty joke, 25 May 2002
It is a bawdy tale that involves adultery, superstition and three foolish men who are each punished in a suitable manner. One is burnt with a poker on the backside, another breaks his arm and the other kisses someone's backside by mistake! Now you've found out how they are punished, don't you want to know why?
Although farcical, it is also highly satitical and full of irony.
Also, it will appeal to feminists because the one female character is the only one to get off scott free and also manages to make fools out of the men.

A comic tale of love, lust and deceit!, 17 Jan 2002
Taken from the Canterbury Tales, the Miller's Tale is an entertaining medieval romp featuring four lovers, three tubs, two quarts of ale, one hot iron and a cunning trick. The young carpenter's wife Alison is the object many people's affections in the town of Oxford, her old husband, the young local parish clerk Absolom and her lodger, a clerk called Nicholas. Nicholas is quickly the one who takes her fancy but in order for them to be together Alisons says that Nicholas must fool the old carpenter, and so a cunning trick develops. A trick which convinces the Carpenter that Noah's flood will come again. A nasty surprise is also in store for Absolom whose attention is clearly uninvited, and the reader quickly suspects that all will not end happily for the deceitful lovers.

In the tale Chaucer exploits the fears of the medieval audience and his use of humour will still rouse a chuckle from the modern audience and readers today. This edition also has a helpful set of concise notes and a glossary to help novices battle their way through the language of middle English. This edition is also particularly good for students studying the tale as a set text for an exam.

WOOOWWWW!!!!, 20 Jan 2007
My GOd! jeje, this book was soooo good! i was SO Hooked! i mean, i loved it soooo much that i was reading the book during class!lol the plot is amazing! really really good! Ethan, it one of the best characters i have ever read in a long time! i ADORE him, his personality, his everything, and it just seems perfect for Kerry to fall into place with him! the ending was sooo very very breath catching! i didn't know wat was going to happen! and it was sooo sad in the end, i didn't want that to happen(not saying wat happend,incase of spoilers) aannnddd...like the others said!! Ethan said he can take the vampire out of him! so there must be a way for her and ethan to b together, i mean read how desperate and sad they were to separate!
PLEASE, OH PLEASE, VIVIAN! PLEASE WRITE A SEQUEL, you can't end it like this, PLEASE write another!!
bye bye:)

an ordinary night in the extraordinary, 06 Apr 2006
Two complete strangers, one long night and a hint of something not quite natural and you get this fantastic book. All the action takes place in one night, the authors pace is relentless just like her characters your exhausted by the end of the book. But when it finally gets there you want to rewind the whole book, like a good film, and rewatch it. Immersing yourself in the smells and the sights. Terrific.
Kerry didn't expect a simple trip to the launderettte's to retrieve her brothers teddy to be quite so eventful. She didn't expect to get cuaght up in a kidnap scenario and have to rescue some random guy called Ethan and so begins her extremely long night. Kerry finds herself caught up in a night of bizarreness that she just cant seem to shake off. And what is it with Ethan? What's so strange about him.....?

trust gone wrong, 03 Jan 2004
kerry nowicki didn`t realise doing a favor for her kid brother would go so wrong.she thought she was doing the right thing helping out ethan bryne, not seeing in the future it would put herself and her family in danger. The characters in this were excellent-Ethan was the best;you never knew when he was lying or telling the truth.Everything in this was well put and described. This is a book that needs a sequl. So if you like vampires,romance,action and danger you`ll love this.

BRILLIANT!!!, 20 May 2003
I read this book when I was in High School, I just found it lying around in the liberary and thought that I would give it a go. After I read it once I couldnt put it down, I even read it three times in one day. I agree in Vivian Velde making a sequal, I think she left it open for it. The couple Kerry and Ethan were obviously destined. Ethan said that their was one way for him to reverse the vampire inside, he never disclosed what it was. Lets just all hope for the best. PLEASE VIVIAN GIVE US A SEQUAL.

A pleasant surprise, 07 Aug 1999
I admit I have an often snooty habit of panning YA fiction. That is because there are so few YA novelists who develop characters well. However, I picked up this novel expecting the usual slop- and was proved wrong by Ms. Van Velde's intriquing writing. As a fan of the bad boys, I was quite drawn to and amused by the character of Ethan (though sometimes his motives are subject to skepticism) and felt that Kerry was quite relatable. One hope- for a sequel to tie up the loose ends and flesh out the tension!

A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

A must for all A Level English Literature Students, 27 Sep 1999
This edition of Othello, is a fantastic copy for English Literature students. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. This copy of the play does true justice to Shakespeare's "Othello", allowing enjoyment of the text, for student, teacher, and independent readers.

Holy Bible of the Heathens, 13 Apr 2008
This is an exellent book and a pretty good translation of the 12th century icelandic epics. It tells the myths of the Germans, English, Danes and Scandinavians before Christianity. I really enjoyed the first half of the book as it described how the world began and how its going to end according to our ancestors and not the Jews/Christians. But i enjoyed it less then 'Gods and Myths of Northern Europe' (see my reviews), which i thought was better and easier to understand. This book is probably best for students or die-hard entusiasts but not for the average learner of the myths. But if you want the myths from the original source then look no further, this is a very interesting book.

bit dissapointed, 24 Mar 2008
i was dissapointed in this book... i enjoyed the first half of the book which talks of the creation and destruction of the world with a few tales thrown in... that was good. the second half of the book i found hugely dissapointing as it is mainly a large collection of poems which sound very cryptic and i found very difficult to understand (probably because they have been translated from icelandic and because a hell of lot of metaphors are used)i think this book would have appealed to more to someone who enjoys poetry a bit more than i do.

The definitive guide to norse mythology, a must read book, 08 Nov 2000
This book recalls how the world was formed and how it will be destroyed, and has some amusing stories in the middle. A work of genius

Edda at last, 18 May 1998
A must for anyone interested in ancient Norse mythology or the sources for Wagner's Ring Cycle. Very amusing stories written in an accurate, but easy-to-understand style.

An excellent translation of Sturluson's edda, 23 Mar 1997
This is an excellent translation of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. The text is very easy to read; it doesn't seem translated in the least. A big plus is the fact that the book contains both the original names of characters in old Icelandic, and a translation in English. Sturluson is a great writer, and I would recommend this book to anyone who is the least bit interested in the old Norse tales.

This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.

Amazing text, especially for all AS levellers!!, 06 Sep 2006
I studied The Miller's Tale as part of my 'Texts in Context' paper and i thoroughly recommend that all budding AS levellers do the same for the following reasons- Chaucer is stunning, 14th century english is hilarious, the book is full of sex and it is a pleasure to study. Marvellous would be an understatement, life changing would be an overstatment, so i shall stick to 'wonderful'. READ IT NOW!

double dutch nonsense, 29 Dec 2003
i think the guy must have had is mouthed clubbed or he has been too busy sucking something (!) since he cannot seem to speak properly in this. i dont see why this crap has to be studied for..what use is it to help you in the real world?? NONE! thats why i am selling mine. its complete double dutch 900-years-outta-date crap.

Literature's best dirty dirty joke, 25 May 2002
It is a bawdy tale that involves adultery, superstition and three foolish men who are each punished in a suitable manner. One is burnt with a poker on the backside, another breaks his arm and the other kisses someone's backside by mistake! Now you've found out how they are punished, don't you want to know why?
Although farcical, it is also highly satitical and full of irony.
Also, it will appeal to feminists because the one female character is the only one to get off scott free and also manages to make fools out of the men.

A comic tale of love, lust and deceit!, 17 Jan 2002
Taken from the Canterbury Tales, the Miller's Tale is an entertaining medieval romp featuring four lovers, three tubs, two quarts of ale, one hot iron and a cunning trick. The young carpenter's wife Alison is the object many people's affections in the town of Oxford, her old husband, the young local parish clerk Absolom and her lodger, a clerk called Nicholas. Nicholas is quickly the one who takes her fancy but in order for them to be together Alisons says that Nicholas must fool the old carpenter, and so a cunning trick develops. A trick which convinces the Carpenter that Noah's flood will come again. A nasty surprise is also in store for Absolom whose attention is clearly uninvited, and the reader quickly suspects that all will not end happily for the deceitful lovers.

In the tale Chaucer exploits the fears of the medieval audience and his use of humour will still rouse a chuckle from the modern audience and readers today. This edition also has a helpful set of concise notes and a glossary to help novices battle their way through the language of middle English. This edition is also particularly good for students studying the tale as a set text for an exam.

WOOOWWWW!!!!, 20 Jan 2007
My GOd! jeje, this book was soooo good! i was SO Hooked! i mean, i loved it soooo much that i was reading the book during class!lol the plot is amazing! really really good! Ethan, it one of the best characters i have ever read in a long time! i ADORE him, his personality, his everything, and it just seems perfect for Kerry to fall into place with him! the ending was sooo very very breath catching! i didn't know wat was going to happen! and it was sooo sad in the end, i didn't want that to happen(not saying wat happend,incase of spoilers) aannnddd...like the others said!! Ethan said he can take the vampire out of him! so there must be a way for her and ethan to b together, i mean read how desperate and sad they were to separate!
PLEASE, OH PLEASE, VIVIAN! PLEASE WRITE A SEQUEL, you can't end it like this, PLEASE write another!!
bye bye:)

an ordinary night in the extraordinary, 06 Apr 2006
Two complete strangers, one long night and a hint of something not quite natural and you get this fantastic book. All the action takes place in one night, the authors pace is relentless just like her characters your exhausted by the end of the book. But when it finally gets there you want to rewind the whole book, like a good film, and rewatch it. Immersing yourself in the smells and the sights. Terrific.
Kerry didn't expect a simple trip to the launderettte's to retrieve her brothers teddy to be quite so eventful. She didn't expect to get cuaght up in a kidnap scenario and have to rescue some random guy called Ethan and so begins her extremely long night. Kerry finds herself caught up in a night of bizarreness that she just cant seem to shake off. And what is it with Ethan? What's so strange about him.....?

trust gone wrong, 03 Jan 2004
kerry nowicki didn`t realise doing a favor for her kid brother would go so wrong.she thought she was doing the right thing helping out ethan bryne, not seeing in the future it would put herself and her family in danger. The characters in this were excellent-Ethan was the best;you never knew when he was lying or telling the truth.Everything in this was well put and described. This is a book that needs a sequl. So if you like vampires,romance,action and danger you`ll love this.

BRILLIANT!!!, 20 May 2003
I read this book when I was in High School, I just found it lying around in the liberary and thought that I would give it a go. After I read it once I couldnt put it down, I even read it three times in one day. I agree in Vivian Velde making a sequal, I think she left it open for it. The couple Kerry and Ethan were obviously destined. Ethan said that their was one way for him to reverse the vampire inside, he never disclosed what it was. Lets just all hope for the best. PLEASE VIVIAN GIVE US A SEQUAL.

A pleasant surprise, 07 Aug 1999
I admit I have an often snooty habit of panning YA fiction. That is because there are so few YA novelists who develop characters well. However, I picked up this novel expecting the usual slop- and was proved wrong by Ms. Van Velde's intriquing writing. As a fan of the bad boys, I was quite drawn to and amused by the character of Ethan (though sometimes his motives are subject to skepticism) and felt that Kerry was quite relatable. One hope- for a sequel to tie up the loose ends and flesh out the tension!

soul controller, 03 Sep 1999
quik qoute: "I draw a blank, I think it is the best thing I've ever drawn." This book is beyond. Buy this book and buy your best homie a copy and study it. This is poetry at it's soulful and truthful BEST. Truly some next level lyrics, I love it. peace and oh yeah, buy this book!

Williams' most prophetic, lingering work to date., 09 Aug 1999
Beautiful, harsh and as fluid as is is solid, Saul Williams' "She" stands out as a contemporary poetic masterpiece. The collections' complex emotions and stark observations of everyday-isms are displayed so gracefully, it is a wonder that Saul Williams has not already risen to the top of the poetic heap. A must read for any person with a soul, and a thirst for beauty in the form of the written word.

Great Cover, 25 Jun 1999
I have reviewed this book and I have to say that this is a great book even though I don't own my personal copy I going to get a copy. My friends have this book and they all say it fantasic.

My first reading of Williams---A Fresh, Real Voice, 18 Jun 1999
While not forgetting his ancetors, Saul Williams uses a blues and jazz infused vocal style that touches on the sharp and the smooth of human relationships. This book and CD are simply beautiful, hauntingly so. It is dark, yet able to make its own light in the power struggle of a human life. I applaud his ability to transcend race. Many get so caught up in the past that there simply is no future, but Williams crosses this line and opens up his poetry like a creaking door, behind which, music plays. His topic is love and hate, sex and loneliness, but not your typical angst-filled drivel that so haunts the poetic world today. If I had to compare, I would say Langston Hughes. Quite simply, poetry at its best. Even if poetry leaves you dry, his ability to take poetry back to its oral roots makes music of breaths. Buy this book and CD set. You won't be sorry.

There are almost too many sub-plots in this book to fit into one novel. Giles has a new girlfriend, a supply teacher who seems to be making him even more vague than usual. Buffy's mother has a date, and while Buffy is out slaying vampires who should turn up but her old flame Pike. He helped her when she first became a Slayer at her previous school in LA, and now he needs her help. He's being pursued by Grayhewn, a stone demon who turns people to stone with a touch. Meanwhile, the mesmerised Giles is captured by a vampire who brings back some very personal memories.

It's all very complicated, but despite the breathless action Buffy still has time to agonise over the two men in her life. She knows she has no real future with Angel the vampire, but Pike hates the whole slaying gig and is likely to move on as soon as Grayhewn is dealt with. She envies Willow and Oz and wonders if she'll ever have a normal relationship.

The sub-plot involving Giles's past is interesting, but might have been stronger if not competing for space with the Angel-Buffy-Pike triangle. However, this is still a strong entry in the series. --Liz Sourbut

A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

A must for all A Level English Literature Students, 27 Sep 1999
This edition of Othello, is a fantastic copy for English Literature students. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. This copy of the play does true justice to Shakespeare's "Othello", allowing enjoyment of the text, for student, teacher, and independent readers.

Holy Bible of the Heathens, 13 Apr 2008
This is an exellent book and a pretty good translation of the 12th century icelandic epics. It tells the myths of the Germans, English, Danes and Scandinavians before Christianity. I really enjoyed the first half of the book as it described how the world began and how its going to end according to our ancestors and not the Jews/Christians. But i enjoyed it less then 'Gods and Myths of Northern Europe' (see my reviews), which i thought was better and easier to understand. This book is probably best for students or die-hard entusiasts but not for the average learner of the myths. But if you want the myths from the original source then look no further, this is a very interesting book.

bit dissapointed, 24 Mar 2008
i was dissapointed in this book... i enjoyed the first half of the book which talks of the creation and destruction of the world with a few tales thrown in... that was good. the second half of the book i found hugely dissapointing as it is mainly a large collection of poems which sound very cryptic and i found very difficult to understand (probably because they have been translated from icelandic and because a hell of lot of metaphors are used)i think this book would have appealed to more to someone who enjoys poetry a bit more than i do.

The definitive guide to norse mythology, a must read book, 08 Nov 2000
This book recalls how the world was formed and how it will be destroyed, and has some amusing stories in the middle. A work of genius

Edda at last, 18 May 1998
A must for anyone interested in ancient Norse mythology or the sources for Wagner's Ring Cycle. Very amusing stories written in an accurate, but easy-to-understand style.

An excellent translation of Sturluson's edda, 23 Mar 1997
This is an excellent translation of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. The text is very easy to read; it doesn't seem translated in the least. A big plus is the fact that the book contains both the original names of characters in old Icelandic, and a translation in English. Sturluson is a great writer, and I would recommend this book to anyone who is the least bit interested in the old Norse tales.

This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.

Amazing text, especially for all AS levellers!!, 06 Sep 2006
I studied The Miller's Tale as part of my 'Texts in Context' paper and i thoroughly recommend that all budding AS levellers do the same for the following reasons- Chaucer is stunning, 14th century english is hilarious, the book is full of sex and it is a pleasure to study. Marvellous would be an understatement, life changing would be an overstatment, so i shall stick to 'wonderful'. READ IT NOW!

double dutch nonsense, 29 Dec 2003
i think the guy must have had is mouthed clubbed or he has been too busy sucking something (!) since he cannot seem to speak properly in this. i dont see why this crap has to be studied for..what use is it to help you in the real world?? NONE! thats why i am selling mine. its complete double dutch 900-years-outta-date crap.

Literature's best dirty dirty joke, 25 May 2002
It is a bawdy tale that involves adultery, superstition and three foolish men who are each punished in a suitable manner. One is burnt with a poker on the backside, another breaks his arm and the other kisses someone's backside by mistake! Now you've found out how they are punished, don't you want to know why?
Although farcical, it is also highly satitical and full of irony.
Also, it will appeal to feminists because the one female character is the only one to get off scott free and also manages to make fools out of the men.

A comic tale of love, lust and deceit!, 17 Jan 2002
Taken from the Canterbury Tales, the Miller's Tale is an entertaining medieval romp featuring four lovers, three tubs, two quarts of ale, one hot iron and a cunning trick. The young carpenter's wife Alison is the object many people's affections in the town of Oxford, her old husband, the young local parish clerk Absolom and her lodger, a clerk called Nicholas. Nicholas is quickly the one who takes her fancy but in order for them to be together Alisons says that Nicholas must fool the old carpenter, and so a cunning trick develops. A trick which convinces the Carpenter that Noah's flood will come again. A nasty surprise is also in store for Absolom whose attention is clearly uninvited, and the reader quickly suspects that all will not end happily for the deceitful lovers.

In the tale Chaucer exploits the fears of the medieval audience and his use of humour will still rouse a chuckle from the modern audience and readers today. This edition also has a helpful set of concise notes and a glossary to help novices battle their way through the language of middle English. This edition is also particularly good for students studying the tale as a set text for an exam.

WOOOWWWW!!!!, 20 Jan 2007
My GOd! jeje, this book was soooo good! i was SO Hooked! i mean, i loved it soooo much that i was reading the book during class!lol the plot is amazing! really really good! Ethan, it one of the best characters i have ever read in a long time! i ADORE him, his personality, his everything, and it just seems perfect for Kerry to fall into place with him! the ending was sooo very very breath catching! i didn't know wat was going to happen! and it was sooo sad in the end, i didn't want that to happen(not saying wat happend,incase of spoilers) aannnddd...like the others said!! Ethan said he can take the vampire out of him! so there must be a way for her and ethan to b together, i mean read how desperate and sad they were to separate!
PLEASE, OH PLEASE, VIVIAN! PLEASE WRITE A SEQUEL, you can't end it like this, PLEASE write another!!
bye bye:)

an ordinary night in the extraordinary, 06 Apr 2006
Two complete strangers, one long night and a hint of something not quite natural and you get this fantastic book. All the action takes place in one night, the authors pace is relentless just like her characters your exhausted by the end of the book. But when it finally gets there you want to rewind the whole book, like a good film, and rewatch it. Immersing yourself in the smells and the sights. Terrific.
Kerry didn't expect a simple trip to the launderettte's to retrieve her brothers teddy to be quite so eventful. She didn't expect to get cuaght up in a kidnap scenario and have to rescue some random guy called Ethan and so begins her extremely long night. Kerry finds herself caught up in a night of bizarreness that she just cant seem to shake off. And what is it with Ethan? What's so strange about him.....?

trust gone wrong, 03 Jan 2004
kerry nowicki didn`t realise doing a favor for her kid brother would go so wrong.she thought she was doing the right thing helping out ethan bryne, not seeing in the future it would put herself and her family in danger. The characters in this were excellent-Ethan was the best;you never knew when he was lying or telling the truth.Everything in this was well put and described. This is a book that needs a sequl. So if you like vampires,romance,action and danger you`ll love this.

BRILLIANT!!!, 20 May 2003
I read this book when I was in High School, I just found it lying around in the liberary and thought that I would give it a go. After I read it once I couldnt put it down, I even read it three times in one day. I agree in Vivian Velde making a sequal, I think she left it open for it. The couple Kerry and Ethan were obviously destined. Ethan said that their was one way for him to reverse the vampire inside, he never disclosed what it was. Lets just all hope for the best. PLEASE VIVIAN GIVE US A SEQUAL.

A pleasant surprise, 07 Aug 1999
I admit I have an often snooty habit of panning YA fiction. That is because there are so few YA novelists who develop characters well. However, I picked up this novel expecting the usual slop- and was proved wrong by Ms. Van Velde's intriquing writing. As a fan of the bad boys, I was quite drawn to and amused by the character of Ethan (though sometimes his motives are subject to skepticism) and felt that Kerry was quite relatable. One hope- for a sequel to tie up the loose ends and flesh out the tension!

soul controller, 03 Sep 1999
quik qoute: "I draw a blank, I think it is the best thing I've ever drawn." This book is beyond. Buy this book and buy your best homie a copy and study it. This is poetry at it's soulful and truthful BEST. Truly some next level lyrics, I love it. peace and oh yeah, buy this book!

Williams' most prophetic, lingering work to date., 09 Aug 1999
Beautiful, harsh and as fluid as is is solid, Saul Williams' "She" stands out as a contemporary poetic masterpiece. The collections' complex emotions and stark observations of everyday-isms are displayed so gracefully, it is a wonder that Saul Williams has not already risen to the top of the poetic heap. A must read for any person with a soul, and a thirst for beauty in the form of the written word.

Great Cover, 25 Jun 1999
I have reviewed this book and I have to say that this is a great book even though I don't own my personal copy I going to get a copy. My friends have this book and they all say it fantasic.

My first reading of Williams---A Fresh, Real Voice, 18 Jun 1999
While not forgetting his ancetors, Saul Williams uses a blues and jazz infused vocal style that touches on the sharp and the smooth of human relationships. This book and CD are simply beautiful, hauntingly so. It is dark, yet able to make its own light in the power struggle of a human life. I applaud his ability to transcend race. Many get so caught up in the past that there simply is no future, but Williams crosses this line and opens up his poetry like a creaking door, behind which, music plays. His topic is love and hate, sex and loneliness, but not your typical angst-filled drivel that so haunts the poetic world today. If I had to compare, I would say Langston Hughes. Quite simply, poetry at its best. Even if poetry leaves you dry, his ability to take poetry back to its oral roots makes music of breaths. Buy this book and CD set. You won't be sorry.

My first Buffy Book. And ain't it Golden (yeah, I know, poor, 16 Feb 2006
OK. Here we go. Buffy finds a potential Vamp victim isn't so helpless as she first thought. after fighting off his attackers we find out it's Pike (Buffy's former boyfriend from the movie/Origin graphic novel). He's run into demon trouble and has come looking for help.

All the characters are here (well, from season 3 anyway, no Anya Faith and Tara, but Oz and Cordy feature). All behave as the would in the TV show (Giles is kinda weird to begin with, but that's part of the story).

My only complaint would be the 'Big Bad' for this story. starts off as a cool concept, but gets a bit confusing towards the end. Aside from this it's one of my favourite Buffy novels, we find out about 'pre-Sunnydale' Buffy, there's an interesting Pike/Buffy/Angel love-triangle plot thread (why didn't Joss bring back the Pike character in the TV series? it woulda been so cool! He wouldn't even have had to use the same actor, all the recurring roles (Buffy and errr...Merrick) were re-cast anyway. An essential purchase for any fan of the novels.

One of the best Buffy books written!, 01 Jul 2001
The fact that you learn something more of Buffy's past from a somewhat different angle makes the book interesting enough. However, with the added feature of Giles' love-life after Jenny Calendar added makes the book brilliant! The book also has some of the best charcters in it, including the Scoobies and Angel. An excellent book and well worth the read!

This book is very easy to get into and very hard to put down, 15 Dec 2000
This story should have defiantly been televised! It's a must read for all Buffy Fans!

The best Buffy novel, 14 Dec 2000
All i have to say is that this novel is the best that has ever been written. Thats me , im done

Excellent read!, 16 Oct 2000
this was the 1st buffy book i read (i'm hooked to the books as much as i am to the series) and i absolutly LOVED it! its very confusing at first, but just as it all smooths over, a huge twist arises! the humour is perfect, the characters are displayed in the book as they are in the series. all-in-all a great bargin!

A good read for historical context, or just interest, 01 May 2001
'The Merchant's Tale' is one of many of 'The Canterbury Tales'. Not only does it fit in well with the overall pilgrimage that Chaucer is relaying, but it is also stands well as a book alone. The story of Januarie and his hunt for the perfect wife is told in such an intricate and complex way, that it has a variety of interpretations. There are many arguments, for example relating to who is speaking in the marriage encomium at the beginning - is it Januarie, or the Merchant? The strong use of comic effects, especially satire, also make the book more accessable on a wider spectrum of levels. The interweaving levels of thought, coming from Januarie, the Merchant and Chaucer, leave the book very open to individual interpretation and a wide maze of enlightening discussions

A must for all A Level English Literature Students, 27 Sep 1999
This edition of Othello, is a fantastic copy for English Literature students. There are ample notes alongside the text, which contribute to the understanding of the play. Well spaced text, also allows for clear reading and annotation. There are also plenty of activities for both in and out of the classroom, aiding student revision and coursework. This copy of the play does true justice to Shakespeare's "Othello", allowing enjoyment of the text, for student, teacher, and independent readers.

Holy Bible of the Heathens, 13 Apr 2008
This is an exellent book and a pretty good translation of the 12th century icelandic epics. It tells the myths of the Germans, English, Danes and Scandinavians before Christianity. I really enjoyed the first half of the book as it described how the world began and how its going to end according to our ancestors and not the Jews/Christians. But i enjoyed it less then 'Gods and Myths of Northern Europe' (see my reviews), which i thought was better and easier to understand. This book is probably best for students or die-hard entusiasts but not for the average learner of the myths. But if you want the myths from the original source then look no further, this is a very interesting book.

bit dissapointed, 24 Mar 2008
i was dissapointed in this book... i enjoyed the first half of the book which talks of the creation and destruction of the world with a few tales thrown in... that was good. the second half of the book i found hugely dissapointing as it is mainly a large collection of poems which sound very cryptic and i found very difficult to understand (probably because they have been translated from icelandic and because a hell of lot of metaphors are used)i think this book would have appealed to more to someone who enjoys poetry a bit more than i do.

The definitive guide to norse mythology, a must read book, 08 Nov 2000
This book recalls how the world was formed and how it will be destroyed, and has some amusing stories in the middle. A work of genius

Edda at last, 18 May 1998
A must for anyone interested in ancient Norse mythology or the sources for Wagner's Ring Cycle. Very amusing stories written in an accurate, but easy-to-understand style.

An excellent translation of Sturluson's edda, 23 Mar 1997
This is an excellent translation of Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. The text is very easy to read; it doesn't seem translated in the least. A big plus is the fact that the book contains both the original names of characters in old Icelandic, and a translation in English. Sturluson is a great writer, and I would recommend this book to anyone who is the least bit interested in the old Norse tales.

This is a witty and enchanching piece of work., 11 May 2002
This brilliant book is written in the same style as all of Gervase's novels and has captured that extra bit of wit over his other works. He thinks up the funniest of lines for the children and teachers and makes you laugh out loud. I normally would not buy a poetry book but after glancing through the first few pages of this in the book shop i had no hesitation in purchasing. Gervase is a genius in capturing the athmosphere. Try it yourself.

Amazing text, especially for all AS levellers!!, 06 Sep 2006
I studied The Miller's Tale as part of my 'Texts in Context' paper and i thoroughly recommend that all budding AS levellers do the same for the following reasons- Chaucer is stunning, 14th century english is hilarious, the book is full of sex and it is a pleasure to study. Marvellous would be an understatement, life changing would be an overstatment, so i shall stick to 'wonderful'. READ IT NOW!

double dutch nonsense, 29 Dec 2003
i think the guy must have had is mouthed clubbed or he has been too busy sucking something (!) since he cannot seem to speak properly in this. i dont see why this crap has to be studied for..what use is it to help you in the real world?? NONE! thats why i am selling mine. its complete double dutch 900-years-outta-date crap.

Literature's best dirty dirty joke, 25 May 2002
It is a bawdy tale that involves adultery, superstition and three foolish men who are each punished in a suitable manner. One is burnt with a poker on the backside, another breaks his arm and the other kisses someone's backside by mistake! Now you've found out how they are punished, don't you want to know why?
Although farcical, it is also highly satitical and full of irony.
Also, it will appeal to feminists because the one female character is the only one to get off scott free and also manages to make fools out of the men.

A comic tale of love, lust and deceit!, 17 Jan 2002
Taken from the Canterbury Tales, the Miller's Tale is an entertaining medieval romp featuring four lovers, three tubs, two quarts of ale, one hot iron and a cunning trick. The young carpenter's wife Alison is the object many people's affections in the town of Oxford, her old husband, the young local parish clerk Absolom and her lodger, a clerk called Nicholas. Nicholas is quickly the one who takes her fancy but in order for them to be together Alisons says that Nicholas must fool the old carpenter, and so a cunning trick develops. A trick which convinces the Carpenter that Noah's flood will come again. A nasty surprise is also in store for Absolom whose attention is clearly uninvited, and the reader quickly suspects that all will not end happily for the deceitful lovers.

In the tale Chaucer exploits the fears of the medieval audience and his use of humour will still rouse a chuckle from the modern audience and readers today. This edition also has a helpful set of concise notes and a glossary to help novices battle their way through the language of middle English. This edition is also particularly good for students studying the tale as a set text for an exam.

WOOOWWWW!!!!, 20 Jan 2007
My GOd! jeje, this book was soooo good! i was SO Hooked! i mean, i loved it soooo much that i was reading the book during class!lol the plot is amazing! really really good! Ethan, it one of the best characters i have ever read in a long time! i ADORE him, his personality, his everything, and it just seems perfect for Kerry to fall into place with him! the ending was sooo very very breath catching! i didn't know wat was going to happen! and it was sooo sad in the end, i didn't want that to happen(not saying wat happend,incase of spoilers) aannnddd...like the others said!! Ethan said he can take the vampire out of him! so there must be a way for her and ethan to b together, i mean read how desperate and sad they were to separate!
PLEASE, OH PLEASE, VIVIAN! PLEASE WRITE A SEQUEL, you can't end it like this, PLEASE write another!!
bye bye:)

an ordinary night in the extraordinary, 06 Apr 2006
Two complete strangers, one long night and a hint of something not quite natural and you get this fantastic book. All the action takes place in one night, the authors pace is relentless just like her characters your exhausted by the end of the book. But when it finally gets there you want to rewind the whole book, like a good film, and rewatch it. Immersing yourself in the smells and the sights. Terrific.
Kerry didn't expect a simple trip to the launderettte's to retrieve her brothers teddy to be quite so eventful. She didn't expect to get cuaght up in a kidnap scenario and have to rescue some random guy called Ethan and so begins her extremely long night. Kerry finds herself caught up in a night of bizarreness that she just cant seem to shake off. And what is it with Ethan? What's so strange about him.....?

trust gone wrong, 03 Jan 2004
kerry nowicki didn`t realise doing a favor for her kid brother would go so wrong.she thought she was doing the right thing helping out ethan bryne, not seeing in the future it would put herself and her family in danger. The characters in this were excellent-Ethan was the best;you never knew when he was lying or telling the truth.Everything in this was well put and described. This is a book that needs a sequl. So if you like vampires,romance,action and danger you`ll love this.

BRILLIANT!!!, 20 May 2003
I read this book when I was in High School, I just found it lying around in the liberary and thought that I would give it a go. After I read it once I couldnt put it down, I even read it three times in one day. I agree in Vivian Velde making a sequal, I think she left it open for it. The couple Kerry and Ethan were obviously destined. Ethan said that their was one way for him to reverse the vampire inside, he never disclosed what it was. Lets just all hope for the best. PLEASE VIVIAN GIVE US A SEQUAL.

A pleasant surprise, 07 Aug 1999
I admit I have an often snooty habit of panning YA fiction. That is because there are so few YA novelists who develop characters well. However, I picked up this novel expecting the usual slop- and was proved wrong by Ms. Van Velde's intriquing writing. As a fan of the bad boys, I was quite drawn to and amused by the character of Ethan (though sometimes his motives are subject to skepticism) and felt that Kerry was quite relatable. One hope- for a sequel to tie up the loose ends and flesh out the tension!

soul controller, 03 Sep 1999
quik qoute: "I draw a blank, I think it is the best thing I've ever drawn." This book is beyond. Buy this book and buy your best homie a copy and study it. This is poetry at it's soulful and truthful BEST. Truly some next level lyrics, I love it. peace and oh yeah, buy this book!

Williams' most prophetic, lingering work to date., 09 Aug 1999
Beautiful, harsh and as fluid as is is solid, Saul Williams' "She" stands out as a contemporary poetic masterpiece. The collections' complex emotions and stark observations of everyday-isms are displayed so gracefully, it is a wonder that Saul Williams has not already risen to the top of the poetic heap. A must read for any person with a soul, and a thirst for beauty in the form of the written word.

Great Cover, 25 Jun 1999
I have reviewed this book and I have to say that this is a great book even though I don't own my personal copy I going to get a copy. My friends have this book and they all say it fantasic.

My first reading of Williams---A Fresh, Real Voice, 18 Jun 1999
While not forgetting his ancetors, Saul Williams uses a blues and jazz infused vocal style that touches on the sharp and the smooth of human relationships. This book and CD are simply beautiful, hauntingly so. It is dark, yet able to make its own light in the power struggle of a human life. I applaud his ability to transcend race. Many get so caught up in the past that there simply is no future, but Williams crosses this line and o