Spark Notes or York Notes

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Excalibur

I also bought Brodie's Notes. These were quite good but it's mostly just writing lol :p:

And quite old. Tbh, they do look really good but it was too boring and too technical for me so I gave up on them... (but still came out with an A* overall, so meh :p:

) They may still be worth having.

Brodie's Notes are great.

The thing to remember is that one study guide may not be enough, take ideas and utilize a variety of sources. You don't have to buy 5 or 6 study aids, just borrow them from a library (school or public) and see which one suits you. I used a variety of Spark Notes/York Notes and Brodie's Notes (favourite one) - they are technical but they are excellent as well!

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Cataclysm

Vicky88

I love Lord of the Flies too.

I'm doing a Golding text for AS level - The Spire, I'm not liking it that much. :frown:

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vixky!

Cataclysm

I'm doing a Golding text for AS level - The Spire, I'm not liking it that much. :frown:

You're so quick. :eek:

I've not read any of his other stuff actually. Shame you're not liking it, he's obv a bit of a one hit wonder! lol

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Cataclysm

Vicky88

You're so quick. :eek:

I've not read any of his other stuff actually. Shame you're not liking it, he's obv a bit of a one hit wonder! lol

Yea, the whole church setting, etc. is not really that appealing. Maybe I'll get used to it.

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LittleQueenBee

I've got york notes for macbeth.

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Excalibur

Oh and if anyone is unsure about which revision guide to buy for any subject, the Wiki page (check the sticky topic on the top of this forum) is really good. :smile:

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Cataclysm

Excalibur

Oh and if anyone is unsure about which revision guide to buy for any subject, the Wiki page (check the sticky topic on the top of this forum) is really good. :smile:

I added the section on Brodie's Notes :smile:

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lil groovy dude

Thank you everybody :smile:

Reply 28

lovers in japan

Thanks Excalibur for wh0ring my guide :p:

Reply 29

Cataclysm

splorgie

Thanks Excalibur for wh0ring my guide :p:

Must resist.....

Must resist temptation to make sexual innuendo remark.

Must resist!

*blows up*

*sigh*

Go on then Cat, just make the remark... get it over and done with...

Reply 32

slk999

i find spark notes are better. it's more matter of fact. i get annoyed with the york notes because you pay for the colourful covers and nice pages, and usually the writing is more descriptive than analytical about a text, whereas you can get a good outline of themes etc. from sparknotes. but of course, neither should be relied upon to get you good marks!