Reviews by Margaret M. (Chicago, IL)

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by Harriet Lane
the mystery of nina and emma (5/7/2014)
Suspense creating a mystery starts on the first page and continues until the last page! The book is easy to read and hard to put down!

The opening chapter is a bit confusing and in general the narrative contains too many adjectives.

It is also hard to believe that Emma is …more
The Headmaster's Wife
The Headmaster's Wife
by Thomas Christopher Greene
the headmasters wife (12/7/2013)
This is a quick well-written read. the plot keeps your attention and does not reveal the conclusion until the end. There are twists and turns in the story.

I am the wife of a headmaster and so of course was immediately drawn to the title. I thoroughly enjoyed the book, and …more
The Scavenger's Daughters
The Scavenger's Daughters: Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters, Book One
by Kay Bratt
The scavengers daughters (7/17/2013)
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The subject matter is unusual. The references to the cultural revolution were informative. The relationships of the daughters to each other and the scavenger were well delineated.

The conclusion was a bit fairytale and disappointing. …more
A Dual Inheritance
A Dual Inheritance
by Joanna Hershon
Dual Inheritance (3/19/2013)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It is well written and very interesting. It keeps ones interest and also raises many questions about love, family loyalty moral decisions and the power of money.

The characters are well drawn and believable. The themes and plot are universal …more
All You Could Ask For
All You Could Ask For
by Mike Greenberg
All you Could ask for (12/8/2012)
I loved this book.. It carries a thoughtful message using interesting literary style and plot..it appealed to me as I too have struggled with their common issue. All thee women are described with humor, insightfulness and credibility!

He treats a scary female illness with …more
The Forgetting Tree
The Forgetting Tree: A Novel
by Tatjana Soli
Forgetting tree (8/9/2012)
It is an excellent read even though it is 400 pages. The saga of several generations keeps the readers interest. It well written and exciting.

This book would appeal to anyone interested in the genre of sagas and the love of land.

I give it 5 stars!
The Good Father
The Good Father: A Novel
by Noah Hawley
The good father (12/21/2011)
The Good Father is an excellent read. The plot is great! It keeps your interest to the extent that it is hard to put down.

The characters are well drawn and believable.if you are a parent or not you can easily identify with the family.
All the Flowers in Shanghai
All the Flowers in Shanghai: A Novel
by Duncan Jepson
The flowers of shanghai (10/21/2011)
This is a fun read that keeps your interest. I became Interested in Xiao Feng and her life. I felt I knew her!
This is a fun and informative story. It is a fast read.
The story includes mysteries and cultural information about the Chinese family before and after the …more
A Box of Darkness
A Box of Darkness: The Story of a Marriage
by Sally Ryder Brady
A Box of Darkness (1/6/2011)
A Box of Darkness is a good read. The writing style flows and keeps the reader involved. It is a story of a long marriage struggling with homosexuality. The plot if realistic and describes the emotional difficulties in a marriage troubled by unfaithfulness. It is also a …more
The Swimming Pool
The Swimming Pool
by Holly LeCraw
The Swimming Pool (3/9/2010)
The Swimming Pool is very enjoyable and keeps your interest throughout the whole book. The plot takes some interesting twists and at times compels you to keep reading!
The Things That Keep Us Here
The Things That Keep Us Here: A Novel
by Carla Buckley
the things that keep us here (11/2/2009)
Timing is everything! I could not or did want to finish this book. it was too close to home and scary with the H1N1 pandemic we are now facing. I made a gallant effort but found myself sleepless over it.

the plot is captivating but character delineation is weak. The writing …more
South of Broad
South of Broad
by Pat Conroy
South of Broad, instant best seller (9/23/2009)
South of Broad is an instant best seller and here is why:

The story immediately draws in the reader. The writing is excellent with many spots of humor as well as suspense. The plot takes place in Charleston, S.C. depicting three generations of friends. character development …more
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