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Reviews by John D. (Garland, TX)

The Voluntourist: A Six-Country Tale of Love, Loss, Fatherhood, Fate, and Singing Bon Jovi in Bethlehem
by Ken Budd

Very enjoyable (5/3/2012)

I enjoyed this book. It is well written and the author has a good sense of humor. Each of the projects he volunteered for was interesting to learn about.

The Homecoming of Samuel Lake: A Novel
by Jenny Wingfield

Worth a read (7/15/2011)

At first, I didn't think I would be able to finish reading this book. There was just something about the writing style that threw me off. I decided to continue reading and I'm glad I did. The best part of the book is the likeable (for the most part) characters encountered …more

A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life
by John Kralik

365 Thank Yous (5/4/2011)

Well written and enjoyable. Even though the author's motive for writing the thank you notes began as a quest for his own personal gain, he eventually learned to write the notes for the right reasons. It would be a better world if we all, including myself, followed his example.

Savage Lands
by Clare Clark

Going nowhere (12/7/2009)

I gave this book the 50 page test and gave it up. Too many paragraphs like "She dreamed about it when he was gone, the images in bright fragments like shards of broken glass catching the light. His gold-flecked eyes in a plump infant face. His long fingers in dimpled fists. …more

The Fisher Boy
by Stephen H. Anable

The Fisher Boy (3/14/2008)

Interesting story although a bit far-fetched. Well written, it did retain my interest. The main characters in the book are gay although there are no graphic scenes. Interesting descriptions of the Cape Cod area.

Cheating at Canasta: Stories: Stories
by William Trevor

Enjoyable reading (1/10/2008)

I have not previously read any of William Trevor's works, nor do I normally enjoy short stories. Trevor's writing is intelligent and thought provoking. Many of the stories make you wish that they had been expanded upon in the form of a novel. They leave you wanting more.

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