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The Art Forger
The Art Forger
by B. A. Shapiro
The Art Forger (9/10/2012)
In 1990 the largest unsolved art theft occurred in Boston at the Isabella Stewart Museum: thirteen works of art worth more than $500 million in today's economy. "The Art Forger" is a novel that is tied to this theft. Claire Roth, a struggling artist, is the primary …more
Greasing the Piñata
Greasing the Piñata
by Tim Maleeny
Fun but forgettable (10/22/2008)
I found this book to be a bit lacking. The story line is fun, but really needs to be tightened up. I feel that the author was trying to pack too many ideas into one story. There are a lot of characters and it became confusing trying to keep them all straight, I don't think …more
A Case of Exploding Mangoes
A Case of Exploding Mangoes
by Mohammed Hanif
Too many mangoes, not enough jam (4/18/2008)
I had a hard time getting into this book. I'm not sure exactly why, I can't criticize the writing, but I felt like I was always trying to catch up with the author. There were so many characters and plots, I had a hard time keeping everyone straight. I felt like things were …more
Madapple
Madapple
by Christina Meldrum
Madapple (4/18/2008)
This story was like reading my own bio. Parents who want to control their children, like Aslaug's mother, unknowingly emotionally abuse their children. Aslaug may have learned a lot about "mother nature" but not how easily this mother earth knowledge can't help in real life. …more
How to Build a House
How to Build a House
by Dana Reinhardt
How to Build a House (3/10/2008)
When I first heard the name of this book, I didn't think I would like it. The more I read, however, the more I came to love it! It was the kind of book you just can't put down. I'm 15 years old and How to Build a House really inspired me to go out and make a difference in …more
The Marriage of True Minds
The Marriage of True Minds
by Stephen Evans
For a good time... (2/6/2008)
This book is fun. It's literary slapstick. The dialogue is clever and witty, and definitely contrived, but you are willing to overlook that because, well, it's just such fun. I couldn't help but begin casting characters for the movie. If you are looking for a deeply moving, …more
The Commoner
The Commoner: A Novel
by John Burnham Schwartz
Redemption? (12/31/2007)
Haruko, the commoner, went against all custom of Japan and actually beat the next-in-line Emperor of Japan in tennis. The world of politics beyond her garden wall was of little consequence to her. It was actually her lack of experience with the game of politics and royalty …more
Signed Mata Hari
Signed Mata Hari: A Novel
by Yannick Murphy
Signed Mata Hari (11/12/2007)
I enjoyed reading this book with it's many descriptive and interesting portrayal's of the main character, Mata Hari. She was an intriguing person with a lot of baggage which formed the person she became. I was surprised at some of the revelations that came out toward the …more
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