The Snow Garden

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Summary: if you're not expecting much...
Review: if you're really not expecting much from this book, then it's not all that bad. Wandering through barnes and noble one day i stumbled on this book and became bretty interested to see if he actually had any talent as a writer, or if he was just going off of his last name.
Well, I don't think he is a horrible writer, and honestly i don't find the book to be that horrible. I however wasn't expecting much so that probably has a lot to do with it. The information on the back cover was horrible misleading I honestly thought the book was going to be about something completely different. Also the editing was pretty horrilbe too, I suppose he can't really be blamed for that completely.
I think if Rice just sharpens his story telling skills he'll grow up to be a real good author, currently however his novels are decent enough if you're just looking for a quick read with no real thinking involved (I read this book in one evening with no difficulties)

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Summary: ReRead So Many Times
Review: There is something mystical and captivating that Rice protreys in this novel. It seems like it's a dream and almost pulls you into the life of the main character, Randell. I enjoy mostly about Rice's books is the style of writing with the gay theme. These charaters are gay, but not dealing with coming out or other situations or stereotypes that are affliated with homosexuals. These are just people who happen to be gay, the book is not focused on their sexuality but mostly on their feelings.