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The Fifth Servant
The Fifth Servant
by Kenneth Wishnia
The Fifth Servant (12/11/2009)
The Fifth Servant takes place over three days, but is not a fast paced book for all the author tries to accomplish, both in conveying the historical aspects of the time period as well as the more philosophical discussions that take place between the characters. There are …more
Sweeping Up Glass
Sweeping Up Glass
by Carolyn Wall
Highly Recommended (8/10/2009)
Carolyn Wall’s novel begins in the future and quickly steps back into the past where the reader learns about Olivia’s childhood, setting the stage for the events to come. What begins as a quiet novel picks up intensity in the second half, particularly in the final 100 pages …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
A Relevant and Worthwhile Read (2/28/2009)
The Weight of a Mustard Seed by Wendell Steavenson is relevant to the times, informative, and thought provoking. Although the author sets out to tell the story of General Kamel Sachet, there are many stories within the novel about individuals, some powerful and some with no …more
The Toss of a Lemon
The Toss of a Lemon
by Padma Viswanathan
Highly Recommended (8/16/2008)
The Toss of a Lemon is a poignant and engaging novel about Sivakima and her family, crossing over generations and touching on a part of India's history during the first half of the 20th century. Padma Viswanathan's novel is rich in cultural detail and her characters are …more
The Fisher Boy
The Fisher Boy
by Stephen H. Anable
The Fisher Boy (3/7/2008)
Author Stephen Anable has crafted a unique and intriguing mystery with a myriad of characters, each with their own foibles and quirks. The novel takes awhile to get off the ground as the author sets the stage for the events to come. Mark Winslow is the naïve and curious …more
Dervishes
Dervishes
by Beth Helms
A Taste of Turkey (12/5/2007)
Dervishes is a beautifully written novel, the characters intricately drawn, and the plot raw and yet unassuming. Mother and daughter are much alike, both distant, and difficult to grow close to as a result. However, as the story goes on, it is impossible not to feel for …more
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