Reviews by Robin W. (Marinette, WI)

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Precious Thing
Precious Thing
by Colette McBeth
Interesting friendship (1/5/2014)
Ms. McBeth has a strong future ahead of her. Her characters and their relationships were well developed and compelling. I found myself identifying and cheering for with the narrator. My only complaint was with the pacing of the book - it felt a little choppy.
The Red Book
The Red Book: A Novel
by Deborah Copaken Kogan
I really couldn't relate.... (2/23/2012)
I really couldn't related to these characters even though I only graduated from college 4 years earlier but I did want to hear more about their lives. My favorite part of the book is the jail scene - I loved that! Parking tickets - who would have thought....
The Homecoming of Samuel Lake
The Homecoming of Samuel Lake: A Novel
by Jenny Wingfield
I love this family! (7/9/2011)
I truly enjoyed the Lake family! I was especially taken by the daughter, Swan Lake. She reminded me of Scout Finch from "To Kill a Mockingbird". Swan showed courage, determination and love for her family! This is a great summer read especially if you are headed back home …more
Heat Wave
Heat Wave: A Novel
by Nancy Thayer
Predictable for the most part but good characters (5/4/2011)
This book has interesting character development - I wanted to know more about their lives and I cared about them. The plot line was not very original and tended to go along at a moderate pace. The setting, Nantucket, was described in an inviting way. I think the potential …more
The Ghost of Milagro Creek
The Ghost of Milagro Creek
by Melanie Sumner
I just don't get it..... (7/24/2010)
I have a tough time understanding a story with mystical and spiritual elements. The story jumped between time frames and was difficult for me to understand. However, I did want to keep reading - I found the characters and the locations compelling.
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    A book-length essay on racism in American films, by "the best essayist in this country" (The New York Times Book Review).
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