Reviews by Barbara K. (Brooklyn, NY)

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Until the Next Time
Until the Next Time: A Novel
by Kevin Fox
Love Never Dies (2/12/2012)
This book was well written with rich, quirky characters. Interspersed with humor & vivid descriptions of Ireland in the 1970's & late 1990's, I quickly got drawn into the story.
Unfortunately, about half way through the book, the plot became somewhat confusing & …more
The Face Thief
The Face Thief: A Novel
by Eli Gottlieb
The Face Thief by Eli Gottlieb (12/8/2011)
The Face Thief is a compelling, beautifully written, heartbreaking tale of high level, sophisticated deceit where the author keeps us guessing, until the very end, about how three complex characters resolve their problems. It brings into question whether we are all face …more
The Look of Love
The Look of Love: A Piper Donovan Mystery
by Mary Jane Clark
The Look of Love by Mary Jane Clark (10/29/2011)
This pleasant, fast paced, nicely detailed book was a 'quick read' that offered a view into the world of spas, Hollywood, plastic surgery, a monastery and the art of baking. There was also a mystery to solve and clues were interspersed throughout. The characters were …more
The Philosophical Breakfast Club
The Philosophical Breakfast Club: Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World
by Laura J. Snyder
The Philosophical Breakfast Club (1/13/2011)
This book is well written, researched and documented but it is not a 'quick read'. The author gives much background information about these 4 men of science, their families, parents, circumstances and environments in which they grew up. He shows how all this helped to shape …more
Ever By My Side
Ever By My Side: A Memoir in Eight Acts Pets
by Dr. Nick Trout
A Good Read (1/2/2011)
Ever By My Side is beautifully written with just the right amount of narration and humor 'sandwiched' between tales of heartbreak. It highlights the value and relationships animals play in our lives and how early experiences help influence our attitudes towards living …more
Bury Your Dead
Bury Your Dead: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, #6
by Louise Penny
A Grand Vacation (8/29/2010)
Before the first chapter ended, I was immersed in the atmosphere of Old Quebec City and caught up in the interactions between the main character Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his former chief and mentor, 80 year old Emile, Armand's wife and even his German Shepherd, …more
An Eagle Named Freedom
An Eagle Named Freedom: My True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
by Jeff Guidry
Overcoming Hardships (5/11/2010)
This educational,inspirational, personal account, illustrates how Jeff Guidry came to terms with his own illness while working with animals who desperately need care. Because we all struggle to survive on some level, An Eagle Named Freedom is an important read. Guidry …more
State by State
State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America
by Sean Wilsey, Matt Weiland
America the Beautiful (11/4/2009)
State by State is beautifully written and informative.
Each author focuses on his or her experience in that state and this personal view left a lasting impression on me. Also,there are 30 interesting comparison tables on topics such as cigarette & oil consumption , …more
A Girl Made of Dust
A Girl Made of Dust
by Nathalie Abi-Ezzi
Beautifully written but slanted. (5/4/2009)
A Girl Made of Dust is told from the point of view of an 8 year old Lebanese girl with additional information filled in by adult conversation. It is beautifully written with rich imagery of everyday sights and sounds juxtaposed with the throes of a war that is inching …more
The Weight of a Mustard Seed
The Weight of a Mustard Seed: The Intimate Story of an Iraqi General and His Family During Thirty Years of Tyranny
by Wendell Steavenson
I Expected More (2/16/2009)
Wendell Steavenson, through interviews, paints a picture, although often disjointedly, of Iraq before, during and after the reign of Saddam Hussein. The book was supposed to highlight the life of General Kamel Sachet but I learned much more. Iraq's people, customs, politics, …more
How We Decide
How We Decide
by Jonah Lehrer
How We Decide by Jonah Lehrer (12/12/2008)
I thoroughly enjoyed this readable, practical book on decision making. By using the latest information from neuroscience and the most recent experiments in this field, Lehrer shows how a person can make better decisions from selecting breakfast cereals and jam to purchasing …more
To Siberia
To Siberia: A Novel
by Per Petterson
To Siberia (10/18/2008)
This page turner quickly drew me into the book with its vivid imagery of rural Denmark which serves as a backdrop for the lives and struggles of powerfully portrayed characters, who could really be living anywhere. It also explores how the lives of ordinary people change …more
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