2006-01-29
By Giacomo (Reggio Emilia - Italy)
I bought this album in 1997, when it came out, but I never really listened to it completely. Today I have listened to it and I was surprised. Very very good, even better than some New Order albums. Good melodies and good guitar work. What do you want from me isn't the only good song on the album.
2007-08-30
By David Ellis (Portland, Or. U.S.A.)
Introduced by Heuer in 1969 as a motor-sports instrument the Monaco continues to remain contemporary in its design. Tag has wisely chosen to continue producing a number of the auto racing circuit models that made Heuer famous. ( as these are much more interesting and well styled than Tag's own designs. ) There is a misunderstanding shared by those who have commented on this watch and some sellers who offer this model online. The crystal is made from acrylic true to it's vintage predecessor. It is never sapphire regardless of how listed on some web pages. A square watch of 40 to 45 mm in size is going to take on more wear and tear than one of more conventional proportions fitted with a scratch resistant window. This is indeed a specialty piece better suited to collectors than as an everyday "work watch". I happen to consider the Monaco to be on my short list of favorites, and finally have the priveledge to own one.
2008-06-12
By Grace Leigh (New York, NY)
Just like the French Riviera in the 1930s, the setting of this new and perfectly summery novel, Monaco is warm and breezy, lush and tropical, and full of celebrities, royalty, and dreamers, and author Morse brings them all brilliantly to life.
When Dash Bradford turns a brief business trip to Monaco into a more permanent stay in order to help auto parts tycoon Jacques Tourangeau put a car in the Grand Prix--and win the heart of Tourangeau's beautiful young daughter, Margaux--the idealistic American suddenly has everything he has ever dreamed of. But when Dash finds himself up against power-hungry Nazi Germany, he soon realizes that his dreams come with a very high cost, and that pursuing them may mean risking the loss of all he holds dear.
Featuring race scenes that pulsate with all the energy and excitement of a Grand Prix course; a whimsical, romantic, and heartbreakingly beautiful love story; and an exploration into the philosophical questions upon which man has dwelled throughout history, Monaco truly has something for everyone, and Morse brings it all together with skill. With careful attention to detail, he expertly conveys the vibrant coastal setting, the lavish parties, and the gripping Grand Prix races, and his engaging dialogue draws the reader into engaging discussions of faith, tradition, family, enterprise, art, justice, love, and much, much more.
Monaco has the retro feel of a vintage travel poster, the classic action of an old Hollywood film, and the soul of a Russian novel. At the heart of this book is the belief that perfection is possible, and that life and love are worth striving against all odds for. Romantic, hopeful, and full of energy, Monaco provides a welcome alternative to the bitterly discouraging works that tend to populate the contemporary fiction shelves.
Reading Monaco is like treating yourself to a breath of fresh, warm, life-affirming Rivieran air.
2006-01-29
By Giacomo (Reggio Emilia - Italy)
I bought this album in 1997, when it came out, but I never really listened to it completely. Today I have listened to it and I was surprised. Very very good, even better than some New Order albums. Good melodies and good guitar work. What do you want from me isn't the only good song on the album.
2007-06-07
By S. P. Levame (Sydney, Australia)
Excellent and well researched book that deals with the history and geography of the seven smallest states of Europe. Easy to read and really engaging. I honestly recommend this book to whoever wishes to learn about these real but not very well known independent states. Extremely interesting.
