Book Review
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Review: Lost In Translation: Misadventures In English Abroad by Charles Croker
The book humorously showcases translation blunders into English, illustrating challenges faced by translators. It includes amusing examples like misleading ads and peculiar food package descriptions. Reading the mistakes provides trainees with insight and serves as an entertaining yet educational exploration of the intricacies of translation. Continue reading
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Review: The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 – by Antony Beevor
The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 by Antony Beevor My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a definitive history of the Spanish Civil War. The book has been regarded by the Spanish themselves as one of the best-researched volumes on this dark period of turmoil in their country’s history. The breakdown… Continue reading
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Review: Becoming a Translator: An Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Translation – by Douglas Robinson
“Becoming a Translator” by Douglas Robinson offers an introduction to the practical aspects of being a professional translator, rather than focusing heavily on translation theories. It prepares readers for industry challenges, includes practical exercises, and serves as a helpful reference, although it may feel vague and simplistic at times for newcomers. Continue reading
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Review: Romantic Revolutionary: Simon Bolivar and the Struggle for Independence in Latin America – by Robert Harvey
Romantic Revolutionary: Simon Bolivar and the Struggle for Independence in Latin America by Robert Harvey My rating: 4 of 5 stars Simon Bolivar was one of history’s great characters. His revolutions across South America overthrew Spanish rule in six countries. His empire extended across the continent and was as large as that of Genghis Khan… Continue reading
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Review: Tudors – by Peter Ackroyd
Tudors by Peter Ackroyd My rating: 4 of 5 stars The second volume of Ackroyd’s history of England, this work covers one of the most astonishing and exciting periods of English history. Two of the most revered and famous monarchs existed in the Tudor period, that of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. The whole reformation… Continue reading
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Review: We All Dream Of A Team Of Carraghers: Tribute To A Liverpool Legend – by Matt Sproston
We All Dream Of A Team Of Carraghers: Tribute To A Liverpool Legend by Matt Sproston My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a short book, a collection of essays on the career of Liverpool Football Club’s star defender, Jamie Carragher. It was good to reminisce about Carra’s early career, when he played a… Continue reading
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Review: Foundation – by Peter Ackroyd
Foundation by Peter Ackroyd My rating: 4 of 5 stars Peter Ackroyd is a fantastic author and, having previously read his ‘Albion’, I was keen to embark on this first of a new series of general English history. I wanted further detail on existing knowledge and the fact that this series is broken into separate… Continue reading
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Review: A Farewell to Arms – by Ernest Hemingway
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’d encountered Hemingway through his ‘Death in the Afternoon’ foray into bullfighting. I have always wanted to tackle some of his pure fiction and thought I’d delve into this shortish novel, with catchy title. I expected a book on war and the… Continue reading
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Review: The Will to Survive. A History of Hungary – by Bryan Cartledge
The Will to Survive. A History of Hungary by Bryan Cartledge My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a daunting book in terms of size yet at the conclusion of it, I feel its in depth detail and full historical coverage make it a definitive volume of those interested in the country of Hungary… Continue reading
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Review: The Last Narco: Hunting El Chapo, The World’s Most Wanted Drug Lord – by Malcolm Beith
The Last Narco: Hunting El Chapo, The World’s Most Wanted Drug Lord by Malcolm Beith My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a fast-moving story of the rise of Mexico’s most feared and influential drug lord, El Chapo. The Sinaloa cartel occupies the number one position in terms of prestige of drug organisations and… Continue reading
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