Reviews by Paul R. (Albuquerque, NM)

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Fever
by Mary Beth Keane
Fever by Mary Beth Keane (3/25/2013)
Heart wrenching and dark but I was unable to put book down. The historical setting is a fascinating time in history - amidst the churning and changing of bustling New York City is the main character trying to find understanding and meaning and some element of peace in a …more
That Deadman Dance
That Deadman Dance: A Novel
by Kim Scott
Disappointed (11/23/2011)
I was looking forward to reading the book because of its interesting topic, but I just could not get into it, and quit after a hundred pages. The book seemed oddly unfocused, with no clear direction. As soon as I'd guess that someone was a main character, he would disappear. …more
Your Republic Is Calling You
Your Republic Is Calling You
by Young-ha Kim
Your Republic is Calling (7/27/2010)
This was an interesting, but frustrating read. Warning: although this is a spy story, it’s not a thriller. But what’s frustrating is the main character. He’s faced with a choice – either he betrays his homeland or he betrays his family. His whole life is at stake -- and he …more
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky
by Heidi W. Durrow
The Girl Who Feel From The Sky (3/23/2010)
I like this book because of Rachel's point of view. Half black and half white, she doesn't really fit in with either blacks or whites – but this gives her a unique perspective. At the beginning of the book, Rachel is only eleven; by the end of the book, she is in her late …more
South of Broad
South of Broad
by Pat Conroy
South of Broad (9/23/2009)
I continue to be amazed by Pat Conroy's descriptive abilities. In a line he is able to make the reader taste, smell, and feel the south.

Not up to the standards of "Prince of Tides" or "Beach Music." The characters seem forever trapped in a state of adolescence with raging …more
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