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Reviews by Virginia B. (Forest Park, IL)

The Daughters of Mars
by Thomas Keneally

Daughters of Mars (5/29/2013)

Daughters of Mars was an interesting perspective of WWI through the eyes of Naomi and Sally. I did have a bit of trouble getting used to the way it was written. Once I did, I had a hard time putting the book down. I liked the way the sisters became friends during the …more

The Dressmaker: A Novel
by Kate Alcott

Great Read!!! (10/6/2011)

Loved this book from the start. I think anyone who has a fascination with the Titanic would really enjoy reading about the aftermath of the tragedy. Tess is a great character who has lots of spunk and desire to get what she really wants.

The Daughter of Siena: A Novel
by Marina Fiorato

A couple of good twists (5/6/2011)

I love historical fiction. I thought that the start of the book was a little flat and was waiting for something to "happen". And something did happen. It had a couple of twists that I did not anticipate. I would up enjoying the story.

The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul: A Novel
by Deborah Rodriguez

Enjoyable Read (11/15/2010)

I enjoyed this book -- I had previously read the Kabul Beauty School and was amazed and dismayed at the same time how both books portray the life of women in Afghanistan. I certainly appreciate what I have so much more. I liked the way the ex-pat women became friends in …more

The Doctor and the Diva: A Novel
by Adrienne McDonnell

Wonderful book! (5/27/2010)

An excellent read! The author described locations so beautifully I felt as if I was in Trinidad and Italy. It was interesting to read about the early treatment of infertility. I felt Erika's pain about not having a baby and but wanting a baby so bad she put her own passion …more

Gifts of War: A Novel
by Mackenzie Ford

Highly Recommend! (4/13/2009)

This is one of the best books I have read in a while and had trouble putting it down. I thought it was very well written. If the sections about the intelligence community were indeed factual, it gives me a better appreciation of what they actually do. I loved reading Izzy's …more

Palace Circle
by Rebecca Dean

Palace Circle (1/15/2009)

If you enjoy reading Penny Vincenzi and Barbara Taylor Bradford, I think you will enjoy this book. I love reading books that take place in the 1920-30s and have loads of detail about the parties the characters attend along with what they are wearing. Many real historical …more

Murder in Mykonos
by Jeffrey Siger

Murder in Mykonos (11/17/2008)

I really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read. I loved the twists and turns and really had no clue as to who did the deed! Loved the detailed descriptions of Mykonos -- made me want to visit the island.

Mozart's Sister
by Rita Charbonnier

Mozart's Sister (10/16/2007)

I enjoyed the book. While I found it slow to start, all of a sudden I found myself absorbed by Nannerl's life and then the story was over. The book made me want to find out more about Nannerl and her relationship with her brother -- though I'm sure it was similar to all …more

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