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Reviews by Judith P. (Rosebud, Missouri)

Sentinel: A Spycatcher Novel
by Matthew Dunn

Not enought character development (7/4/2012)

This is one of my favorite genre of book. This author has not created a main character that the reader care about or wants to know what is happening next. There is a lot of technical detail but very little of the human element.Perhaps the authors share too much in common …more

A Simple Murder
by Eleanor Kuhns

Mystery in a different time. (5/16/2012)

I loved this book as the mystery which drives the story is good but it is the Shaker backdrop and the time 1796 which make the character all the more interesting. One has to step out of our time and back into history ofpost revolution Maine. These characters could easily …more

The Darkening Field: A Novel
by William Ryan

Character study of a place and time. (12/3/2011)

The USSR in the 1930's is the main character of this story of murder and political intrigue. Trying to solve a crime and keep the different entities from putting the detective in prison or the gulag. Very insightful into the suffering of the people in the name of a political system.

Three Seconds
by Anders Roslund & Borge Hellstrom

A study of the human dilemma. (12/22/2010)

This is not only a fascinating crime thriller, but a study of how we deal with the complexities of the state of our lives. How our character is shown in each roll we all play in others lives and our own. The novel start slow and build to a satisfying end. Villains and …more

Gone Tomorrow: A Jack Reacher Novel #13
by Lee Child

Old fashion hero (10/11/2010)

Reacher always takes you with him every step of the way. From the openings words, you are caught up in a chain of events that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the last page is read. Always left wanting the next book to be available immediately.

The Queen's Lover: A Novel
by Vanora Bennett

Bring History to Life (3/3/2010)

I enjoyed this book because it takes characters from history and makes them real people. One has no idea of the hardships of royalty. You can identify with the constant struggles of survival. The intrigue and subterfuge needed to maintain one's life becomes ever-present. …more

One Amazing Thing
by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Must Read (1/22/2010)

This book was too short. Just as you were getting to know the people the book was over. I felt like I was part of this group and wondered what my story would be. I would recommend to anyone who likes people of diversity.

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by Evie Woods

From the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop.

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by Rachel Khong

From the author of Goodbye, Vitamin, a novel exploring family, identity, and the shaping of destiny.

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by Kelly Mustian

A haunting Southern novel about memory and love, from the author of The Girls in the Stilt House.

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