Reviews by Trezeline B. (Columbia, MD)

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The Girl Who Smiled Beads
The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
by Elizabeth Weil, Clemantine Wamariya
Interesting But Confusing (2/12/2018)
Clementine Wamariya tells an interesting story but because her experiences left her confused, her book is rather confusing, Her horrible experiences for six years has made her very angry and rightly so but good things happened too. Her inability to recognize this fact left …more
All Is Not Forgotten
All Is Not Forgotten
by Wendy Walker
All is Not Forgotten (10/3/2015)
What an interesting book. While it teaches a lot about psychology, it also developed into a very thrilling story. It was really a page turner. I found it hard to put down after the first one hundred pages. The story answers questions about family, a parent's love for his …more
What Doesn't Kill Her
What Doesn't Kill Her: A Reeve LeClaire Series Novel
by Carla Norton
What Doesn't Kill Her (4/21/2015)
A very good read. I could not put this book down. It builds to a climax by giving information important to the story piece by piece. It actually got so intense at times that I would have to stop reading. It is a very easy, rapid read. I love books like this one. The story …more
A Fireproof Home for the Bride
A Fireproof Home for the Bride
by Amy Scheibe
A Fireproof Home for the Bride (12/23/2014)
What a wonderful book. You can actually see the story build to a tremendous climax. A satisfied, enjoyable, and page turning read. I loved this book.
The Venetian Bargain
The Venetian Bargain
by Marina Fiorato
The Venetian Bargain (12/25/2013)
Quite an interesting read. It is well written though it uses language that is different. Twists and turns that are unexpected hold the readers interest. A good read overall.
Safe with Me
Safe with Me
by Amy Hatvany
Safe With Me (11/7/2013)
A very good read. At times I could not turn the pages fast enough. The book had several important and timely themes, and they were discussed very well. The book gave information and handled some very emotional topics. I highly recommend this book.
The Caretaker
The Caretaker
by A .X. Ahmad
A Good Mystery (3/29/2013)
I really enjoyed this story. It had a lot of twists and turns which kept the reader guessing at the solution. It is a love story, a mystery and a thriller. The ending was disappointing. I felt like the author was not sure how to end his tale so he simply stopped writing.
With or Without You
With or Without You: A Memoir
by Domenica Ruta
A Story of Strength and Courage (1/1/2013)
This is a memoir. A very interesting story of a young girl who grew up without guidance and protection. In spite of this, the young lady survives and manages to go to college and learn how to live. This was very inspirational.
The Devil in Silver
The Devil in Silver: A Novel
by Victor LaValle
The Devil in Silver (8/4/2012)
A very interesting character study of a working class white man from Queens, NY. Is he mentally Ill? You decide. The workings of Public Mental Institutions are also explored. Every character in the story is very well developed. You become very involved in their lives and …more
A Land More Kind Than Home
A Land More Kind Than Home: A Novel
by Wiley Cash
A Land More Kind Than Home (3/6/2012)
A very interesting view of a culture that I am not familiar with. This is a story in which the characters are so well developed that the reader actually develops feelings for them. The story is some what sad but shows what can happen when hypocrisy becomes the way of …more
The Darkening Field
The Darkening Field: A Novel
by William Ryan
The Darkening Field (11/11/2011)
A very riveting book. Korolev, a Soviet detective is called upon to investigate a murder. There is a possibility that what he discovers could offend or involve higher ups in the Soviet structure in a very dangerous 1937 in the Russian history. This possibility makes for an exciting read.
The Tudor Secret
The Tudor Secret: The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles
by C. W. Gortner
What a Wonderful Read! (3/25/2011)
Mystery, lies and deceit keep the reader captivated while eagerly turning pages. One spy, decides to spy for another purpose and finally becomes very interested in finding his own origins which are all tied up in the the plot. It is difficult to put this book down. While …more
Minding Ben
Minding Ben: A Novel
by Victoria Brown
Minding Ben (12/23/2010)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The complicated relationships that Grace finds herself involved in, make for an interesting story. The challenges that Grace must face and the many disappointments cause the reader to become to not want to put this book down. This is a page …more
The Beauty of Humanity Movement
The Beauty of Humanity Movement: A Novel
by Camilla Gibb
The Beauty of Humanity Movement (12/6/2010)
Camilla Gibb has created a love story, a history, and a biography which takes place in Viet Nam. This book contains so much of an education, yet it is delivered in a beautiful and interesting manor. I enjoyed this book and have been inspired to find out more of the history …more
The Tenth Song
The Tenth Song
by Naomi Ragen
The Tenth Song (10/15/2010)
A very good book. It took me longer to read than usual because it caused introspection, self examination and a great deal of thought. It has mystery, suspense and intrigue. I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it for the thoughtful reader.
Man in the Woods
Man in the Woods
by Scott Spencer
What a Wonderful Read! (6/29/2010)
The beautiful writing of Scott Spencer makes this book a very enjoyable read. The descriptions of the characters, relationships and events are superb. The ending, although not a surprise, leaves you thinking and feeling about the reading experience for a while. After …more
Learning to Lose
Learning to Lose: A Novel
by David Trueba
What A Book! (5/1/2010)
You are introduced to Aurora at the very beginning of the book. She injures her hip while dressing. Her husband, Leandro feels a strange compulsion to visit a house of ill repute and gives in to his lusting. Their 40 something son commits a murder. And his 16 year old …more
Pearl of China
Pearl of China: A Novel
by Anchee Min
Pearl of China (1/25/2010)
What a wonderful story! As a lover of Pearl S. Buck, I truly enjoyed the imagined story of her life. Anchee Min, the author, was made to renounce the writings of Pearl S. Buck because she grew up in China during Mao's Cultural Revolution. She was told that Buck's writings …more
Sweeping Up Glass
Sweeping Up Glass
by Carolyn Wall
Sweeping Up Glass (8/10/2009)
What a wonderful mystery. I could not turn the pages fast enough. In a small town in Kentucky, Olivia Harkins lives with her grandson. Everyone assumes she knows something that she really does not know. A mother who doesn't understand her and a father that has died, make …more
Burnt Shadows
Burnt Shadows: A Novel
by Kamila Shamsie
Burnt Shadows (5/3/2009)
Kamila Shamsie covers three generations of two families in 365 pages. The language she uses is beautiful. At times I could imagine I was in the scene she was describing. Although at times the story gets a bit tedious, over all the continuing relationships between the …more
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