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Cursed Objects: Strange But True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items
J.W. Ocker
3.66 AVERAGE
378 reviews for:
Cursed Objects: Strange But True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items
J.W. Ocker
3.66 AVERAGE
funny
informative
fast-paced
Fun. Enjoyed the humor throughout. Teen me would loved this to bits. Interesting round up of curses to refresh your memory and give you new ones to further research.
Muy subjetivo y se enrolla mucho para contar las cosas. Me he ido saltando párrafos enteros, la verdad. Me ha decepcionado.
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I got this book free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Cursed Objects is a non-fiction book that has a look at all kinds of cursed objects from around the world. It looks at famous items like the Hope diamond but it also looks at a lot of lesser-known items so if you have a bit of background knowledge like I do I doubt you'll find this book is just repeating stories you've already heard, this was a major positive for me
I really enjoyed the witty humour in this book. I wasn't sure what type of tone it would take but I'm glad it didn't take itself too seriously
This book crosses over my love of history and my love of all things that are weird so if you're a lover of either of these things then I recommend this book to you. Also, we're in the month of October which means its now spooky season so this is the perfect book to celebrate
Cursed Objects is a non-fiction book that has a look at all kinds of cursed objects from around the world. It looks at famous items like the Hope diamond but it also looks at a lot of lesser-known items so if you have a bit of background knowledge like I do I doubt you'll find this book is just repeating stories you've already heard, this was a major positive for me
I really enjoyed the witty humour in this book. I wasn't sure what type of tone it would take but I'm glad it didn't take itself too seriously
This book crosses over my love of history and my love of all things that are weird so if you're a lover of either of these things then I recommend this book to you. Also, we're in the month of October which means its now spooky season so this is the perfect book to celebrate
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Some sections were quite interesting (Tolkien being asked to consult on the etymology of a god name-checked in a cursed ring and then later releasing the most popular book series about a cursed ring; book curses essentially being the earliest form of copyright protection). Looking up photos of the Black Aggie statue, she was indeed hella creepy. But some sections felt like filler and a stretch of the imagination to actually call them cursed. Still a fun, interesting read.
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Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items by J. W. Ocker is, itself, cursed. But fear not, Ocker will make the curse worth your while.
Ocker artfully divides an impressive selection of allegedly cursed objects into those under glass, those in graveyards, those in private homes, those in stone, those that are for profit, and those that are more modern. Additionally, Ocker will explore objects that seemingly should be cursed, but somehow aren't.
In each object's entry, there is a creepily wonderful illustration, some practical details on the object, and a brief and lively history of the object. These entries are fantastically done, carrying a reader through an impressive selection of cursed objects.
Ocker's storytelling skills make this book perfect for believers and skeptics alike.
Ocker artfully divides an impressive selection of allegedly cursed objects into those under glass, those in graveyards, those in private homes, those in stone, those that are for profit, and those that are more modern. Additionally, Ocker will explore objects that seemingly should be cursed, but somehow aren't.
In each object's entry, there is a creepily wonderful illustration, some practical details on the object, and a brief and lively history of the object. These entries are fantastically done, carrying a reader through an impressive selection of cursed objects.
Ocker's storytelling skills make this book perfect for believers and skeptics alike.
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mysterious