Es lo mejor que ha escrito Gibson, tal vez incluso mejor que Neuromante y sus siguientes novelas, desde las primeras páginas uno queda enganchado en la historia.

Browsing in a bookstore, I read a blurb of this book that told every secret twist of its plot. I was enraged, but read 'Cousin Henry' anyway. It was superb, and illustrates perfectly Trollope's own philosophy, given in 'Barchester Towers,' that a good book will not suffer even from the reader knowing what happens. 'Cousin Henry' has other, and considerable, merits, than suspensefulness--although it is suspenseful. It has been called the most psychologically probing of Trollope's works; indeed, Trollope himself thought it to be so, and was very proud of it. The plot, in brief, and without giving anything away, is this: Cousin Henry is the heir of the Squire of Llanfeare--according to the will everyone knows about. But Henry knows of another, later, will, that disinherits him. Most of the book concerns Henry's agonizing over whether or not to make this will public. There is also another plot thread, concerning the Squire's daughter, Isabel, who can only marry if her husband is willing to take her last name (shades of 'Cecilia'). I'll say it again: one of Trollope's best.

If your kids like pop-up/action books, this one is full of things to play with and see. There are lots of flaps to look under, things to move, and creatures popping out of the pages. However, some of the content includes animals hunting other animals, and some of the animals in this book can be scary. (A big tarantula, bats, coyotes, a scorpion, a rattle snake, etc.) I was a little nervous when I first looked through the book, but my son (2 1/2) loves it and was not afraid of it. He reads it over and over, and shows me what is behind every rock, bush, and cactus. I would recommend it with the caution that it could be scary for some kids.

Miles Gibson is one of the undiscovered literary treasures of the world. He will certainly become a cult figure in due time as he is like no one that you have ever read before. Each book opens into a universe that is unknown and Dancing with Mermaids, like his others, takes you into a place with which you are certainly unfamiliar and cannot quite believe. I love this writer and his black satirical view always informed by laughter.

A fast-paced good read with a captivating time period. Helena's adventures are unique to this tale and yet her search for self applies to any epoch.

The author has effectively captured a certain vitality a vividness that rarely occurs, but when it does its uniqunesss lingers like a fond memory. I loved it.

A very entertaining book, with new twists on every page. Intelligent and charming, a great read! I wish there were more of the kind!

This book gives a wonderful look at the life of Debbie Gibson...If you're a fan, then you probably already know the basic biography of Debbie, and this book gives you so much more then the basics...In this book you get to know Debbie growing up, her first lessons, her time performing for ice cream, her education, family and friends, boy talk, fashion, and you also get Debbie's Discography and basic stats on her from food, to favorite songs, tv shows, the ideal boyfriend..etc. This book is a must-have for any Debbie Gibson fan, or someone who's thinking of becoming a fan, with the great pictures and information, it's a book I couldn't put down until I was finished.

I highly recommend this book to all who like to read about toll ships and see adventures.
Painstakingly, masterfully written, book embraces detailed description of whaling ships and their role in making many Nantuckers rich, as well as many aspects of human life during the "golden" era of whaling for oil industry. But not only this.
We have many historical details about early Pacific navigations and about competition for dominance in this region between France, Britain and Americans.
We will learn with fascination how white sailors encountered first time and clashed with other cultures and tribes of Pacific islands; also, how the toll ships were build on Nantucket Island at the beginning of the 19th century and who was involved in those projects.
And of course the main theme - gruesome events on the deck of the "Globe" and on the Mili atoll (Marshall islands), where two cultures met suddenly by surprise and got stunned - beautifully woven into the whole text.
Masterpiece, Mr. Gibson, no doubt. It should be considered as continuation of "In the Heart of the Sea".

The unfolding of events, which are spontaneous and illogical, that take place in this story is what makes it great reading. The cast of characters are diverse, ranging from trio of evil witches to a barber shop trio who pose as the 'kings of the world'. In addition to being enchanting and magical, this story is fun and sweet. Its over-all message is clear, and its movement rhythmic.I greatly reccomend this book.

I am taking a chance that this is a book I read when a child, in the 40s. Or perhaps there was another book with the same title, about a young girl of noble family whose marriage to a prince who lives in a castle atop a high mountain and whom she has never met. The book opens with her journey up the mountain, in fear and trepidation.