Reviews by Kristen K. (Atlanta, Georgia)

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A Million Things
A Million Things
by Emily Spurr
A Tale of Resilency (5/3/2021)
I enjoyed reading this book although it was a tragic story. The author chose an interesting way to convey what it is like to live with a mentally ill parent. The story is told in first person through the eyes of the ten-year old daughter of a mother who has recently killed …more
The Last Tiara
The Last Tiara
by M.J. Rose
History, Mystery & Romance (12/30/2020)
The Last Tiara was an enjoyable read. The story is historical fiction, a mystery and a romance rolled into one page turning novel. The story takes you from post-World War II New York to Russia in the 1920s and 30s. Chapters alternate between a mother and her daughter. Both …more
The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs
The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs
by Matthew Dicks
Enjoyable Read (6/17/2015)
I enjoyed reading this book and found it an engaging and easy read. It is a story about confronting the past to make way for a brighter future. I liked the road trip with the mother and her teen age daughter and the development of their new relationship. I would recommend …more
Soy Sauce for Beginners
Soy Sauce for Beginners
by Kirstin Chen
Intriguing Idea Needs Work (10/9/2013)
I liked the setting of this book. I enjoyed learning about the culture of making soy sauce and loved the family's back story. I never felt any affection for the main character. She seemed shallow and although she improved towards the end she never won me over. I felt sorry …more
Bitter River
Bitter River: A Bell Elkins Novel
by Julia Keller
Good Characters But Body Count High (7/16/2013)
I enjoyed reading this mystery that takes place in a small town in West Virginia. The main characters are complex and I found myself interested in their past and futures. I did not figure out the mystery until the end. The one feature I did not like about this book was the …more
Walk Me Home
Walk Me Home
by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Walk Me Home (4/17/2013)
This is a coming of age story of two sisters under difficult circumstances. The story centers around the older sister. For most of the book I really did not like her character but the author did a good job of helping you understand her perspective and why she behaved like …more
Indiscretion
Indiscretion
by Charles Dubow
The Unfolding of a Modern Day Tragedy (11/10/2012)
The story that unfolds in this book is not an unfamiliar one. A couple appears to have the perfect life and be each others soul mates. He is a prize winning writer and she is independently wealthy. They summer in the Hamptons and live in NYC during the year. He is even sent …more
And When She Was Good
And When She Was Good: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
And When She Was Good (7/13/2012)
This book is the story of a "suburban madam". The woman's back story is revealed slowly through out the book. I did feel some sympathy for the main character and understood why she grew to suppress all emotion except for her son. The book kept me reading because I wanted to …more
An Unmarked Grave
An Unmarked Grave: A Bess Crawford Mystery
by Charles Todd
An Unmarked Grave by Charles Todd (4/30/2012)
This is a mystery set in World War I. The main character is a English nurse who works in aid stations in France. I enjoyed the book because the heroine is intelligent, independent and interesting. Apparently this book is part of a series but stands well alone. The time …more
Sacre Bleu
Sacre Bleu: A Comedy d'Art
by Christopher Moore
A Fun Engaging Novel (2/21/2012)
Sacre Bleu by Christopher Moore was very enjoyable to read. I have some familiarity with the artists who populate this fictional tale and I think he did a great job of bringing them to life as characters in this amusing mystery. The setting is Paris in the late 1800s during …more
The Tender Mercy of Roses
The Tender Mercy of Roses: A Novel
by Anna Michaels
The Tender Mercy of Roses (4/14/2011)
Mystery, mysticism, cowboys and Indians, addiction recovery…. what's not to like about this book? It is a fast paced read and kept me entertained and amused. The book is probably not for the hard-boiled realist but for those who believe life can be mysterious and whimsical. …more
Minding Ben
Minding Ben: A Novel
by Victoria Brown
Minding Ben by Victoria Brown (1/4/2011)
This story of a young woman employed as a nanny in New York City with a family that takes advantage of her has been done before. The nanny is a recent immigrant from Trinidad so there are cultural differences. I liked the main character and admired her tenacity, family ties …more
Raising Wrecker
Raising Wrecker: A Novel
by Summer Wood
Wrecker (11/9/2010)
This book features a wide cast of characters all scarred from events in their past. A non-traditional family forms. The book explores the concept of family and how a family can be a source of healing and wholeness for its members. Some might think the concept is too pat— …more
The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai
The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai: A Novel
by Ruiyan Xu
The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai (10/13/2010)
Reading this book is like watching a slowly sinking ship. There is an initial crisis and then the characters slowly sink into worse circumstances through their inability to deal with life changing events. I felt sorry for the characters but also frustrated with their …more
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