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Scatterlings
Scatterlings: A Novel
by Resoketswe Martha Manenzhe
A Mixed Bag for Me (10/22/2022)
Resoketswe Manenzhe certainly has a way with words. I was captivated in the beginning of the novel by the story, and the lyrical, poetic writing. The writing was thought provoking and many passages I re read because they were so touching. I also enjoyed the folklore aspect …more
Honor
Honor
by Thrity Umrigar
Thrity Umrigar at her BEST (9/11/2021)
There are only a handful of books that I don't want to end because I am so taken into the story; and when it does end, I cannot get it out of my mind. HONOR is one of those books. It is a hard subject matter to read, but Umrigar does it in such a way that you feel the …more
Of Women and Salt
Of Women and Salt
by Gabriela Garcia
Mixed Feelings (1/1/2021)
This is a difficult review to write. On one hand I loved the writing and some of the characters, but on the other hand I found it somewhat confusing and draggy. The beginning of the book with the storyline of Maria Isabel was wonderful and I was very excited to keep reading. …more
Small Days and Nights
Small Days and Nights: A Novel
by Tishani Doshi
Beautiful Writing, Slow Reading (11/23/2019)
This is an interesting book to review. On one hand, I loved the writing. Beautiful, descriptive, and pulled you into the story and setting, On the other hand I really did not connect with the main character, and at times felt the storyline dragged and got bogged down into a …more
The Girl Who Smiled Beads
The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After
by Elizabeth Weil, Clemantine Wamariya
Lost Childhood and Stolen Identity (2/28/2018)
This was a difficult book to read. Not the writing, that was direct, straight forward, and sometimes poetic. The subject matter was "hell on earth". To read about the horrors that people can inflict on one another for no reason is insanity!
It gives one hope that refugees …more
The Scribe of Siena
The Scribe of Siena
by Melodie Winawer
The Scribe of Siena (5/18/2017)
I thought Melodie Winawer did an excellent job of giving the reader an idea of what Italy was like during an important event in history; the Plague. The characters were well developed, and I loved the detail when she was describing the cities. Her writing style was a …more
The Weight of Ink
The Weight of Ink
by Rachel Kadish
Love the title and the book! (3/13/2017)
The Weight of Ink was a treat to read. The writing was lovely. So detailed; I felt like I was walking in the streets of London in 1665! The characters were well developed and it worked going back and forth from the two time periods (which does not always work in books).

So …more
Karolina's Twins
Karolina's Twins
by Ronald H. Balson
Well Researched Book (7/13/2016)
I feel that the author did an excellent job of researching the history,events, and time period. I enjoyed all of that part of the book very much! I did feel however that the writing lacked detail, and sophistication. As another reviewer stated it felt like a book written …more
What Lies Between Us
What Lies Between Us
by Nayomi Munaweera
What Lies Between Us (11/30/2015)
Nayomi Munaweera has an amazing gift of being able to blend beautiful writing with heart wrenching topics. Often such stories are too difficult to read, but her ability to draw the reader in and keep them captivated is what makes her such a talented author. Like her first …more
The Caretaker
The Caretaker
by A .X. Ahmad
Family Man caught up in thriller (4/9/2013)
The book was a good read that was filled with enough suspense and story line that it kept my attention to the end. I learned some interesting facts both about India and the people of that country.

I enjoyed the relationship between Ranjit and his daughter; I felt that it …more
The Light Between Oceans
The Light Between Oceans: A Novel
by Margot L. Stedman
A Lovely Read! (7/10/2012)
It is always a pleasure to read not only a good story, but one that is so well written. The author has a gift with words and I was sad to see the novel come to an end. The book was filled with wonderful descriptive writing, symbolism, and an element of not ever quite …more
The First Warm Evening of the Year
The First Warm Evening of the Year: A Novel
by Jamie M. Saul
Life in Jr. High School (5/5/2012)
Where to start with this review? I felt the writing was amateurish, and terribly dragging in plot and character development. The worst of it was I felt like I was back in Jr. High School. The story, the crushes, the "love at first sight". Please, he does not even know the …more
Across Many Mountains
Across Many Mountains: A Tibetan Family's Epic Journey from Oppression to Freedom
by Yangzom Brauen
Across Many Mountains (8/24/2011)
Not many authors can combine so much history and personal experiences and have them work together. This book does a fine job with both areas. The knowledge I gained about Tibet and the Buddhist religion was an added bonus to gleaming into the lives of these three woman. It …more
The Sweetness of Tears
The Sweetness of Tears: A Novel
by Nafisa Haji
Two completely different books (3/5/2011)
I felt like I was reading two different writing styles within one cover of a book.The chapters with the voice of Sadiq and Deena; with much of their story taking place in Pakistan were delightful! Those chapters were well written, descriptive, and I loved them. The title " …more
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua
Tiger versus Pussycat (11/9/2010)
What an interesting study in two very different cultures! The book was easy to read, and keeps the readers interest. At times I had a difficult time believing what I was reading. Do parents really treat their children that way? Apparently so, and they are proud of it! Like …more
The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise
The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise: A Novel
by Julia Stuart
Split Down the Middle (8/15/2010)
After reading several other readers reviews, it seems that people either absolutely LOVE this book, or are not taken by it. I fall into the latter category. It was a clever idea, had some fun quirky, moments, but I felt that the author tried so hard to be clever that it …more
A Thread of Sky
A Thread of Sky: A Novel
by Deanna Fei
Unraveled Threads (4/18/2010)
I was anxious to read this book because I thought the subject had so much potential. It was not a bad read; not a great one either. I felt like all the characters were too similar in that they were all unsatisfied, and unfulfilled with their lives. I could not identify with, …more
The Russian Dreambook of Color and Flight
The Russian Dreambook of Color and Flight
by Gina Ochsner
Quite a Read. I Loved it! (12/23/2009)
The title alone was appealing to me; the book did not disappoint. The author is certainly gifted, and has a wonderful way with words. I enjoyed how each chapter was written from a different characters point of view. Many readers have stated how it was depressing or hard to …more
Dragon House
Dragon House
by John Shors
Mixed Feelings (7/8/2009)
I have mixed feeling about the novel. The story was interesting and I enjoyed reading it. That being said, I felt that the writing was a bit uneven. The author is a good storyteller and did a wonderful job developing the characters. I actually cared what happened to them. …more
The Secret Keeper
The Secret Keeper
by Paul Harris
Strong story, average writing (3/13/2009)
The story is interesting and fast paced. There are some nice twists and unexpected occurrences in the novel. That being said, I felt like I was reading a "novice" writer. In the hands of a more experienced author, I feel like it could have great potential. I liked the story …more
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