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Reviews by Pamela S. (Winnetka, CA)

How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, #9
by Louise Penny

How the Light Gets In. (7/11/2013)

The book keep my interest throughout the story. I enjoyed both storylines. I kept wanting to know more about the Quintuplets. The other storyline kept me guessing how Gamache & his team were going to stop Superintendent Francoeur & his gang. I couldn't stop thinking that Gamache might be found in 3 Pines before he could stop Francoeur. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It kept my interest & thinking how events were going to turn.

The Edge of the Earth
by Christina Schwarz

Life changes (10/28/2012)

The Edge of the Earth is easy to read and moves along swiftly. It was interesting to read how people would live in such an out of the way place & to learn what goes into attending a lighthouse. I found myself liking Trudy for she was interested in learning about her new environment so different from her previous & the people there. I wasn't was particularly fond of her husband Oskar. Overall I enjoyed the book.

A Lonely Death: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery
by Charles Todd

A Lonely Death (11/9/2010)

This is the first book I have read of An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery. I thought it was very interesting & kept my attention. The characters were well developed & you learn to like or dislike them with all their faults. It's an enjoyable read. I would like to read the books in the series.

Cleopatra's Daughter
by Michelle Moran

Interesting reading. (8/31/2009)

I enjoyed reading Cleopatra's Daughter. It was easy to read. I learned more about life in Rome and about Egypt. I kept forgetting that Selene & Alexander were not even teenagers yet when they went to Rome, Even though they were more mature at eleven than I was, there were still times that showed how young they were. It was interesting to see life through their eyes.

Blacklight Blue: The Third Enzo Files
by Peter May

Enjoyable to read. (9/18/2008)

I enjoyed reading this book. It kept my interest & was easy reading. I like the way you are able to get to know each character. They come to be friends or enemies. It was a good twist in the story and surprise to find out about Anna.

Heavenly Pleasures: A Corinna Chapman Mystery
by Kerry Greenwood

A very heavenly read. (4/15/2008)

I enjoyed getting to know all the characters in the story. Insula seems to a very interesting place to live with different names for each apartment and the people (who are definitely of interest) who occupy them. The story was easy to read and kept my interest and guessing though out. Kerry Greenwood does have a way with phrases.

The Critic: The Second of the Enzo Files
by Peter May

The Critic (11/5/2007)

While I did have a little trouble with the few French words used, I enjoyed reading this book. I learned a few new French words and a little about the world of winetasting: the fragrance, taste, etc. I almost wished I drank wine. Enzo is very thorough in his investigation and a very delightful man.

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