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Golden Boy
by Abigail Tarttelin
Golden Boy (1/21/2013)
Something tells me Golden Boy is going to be widely read, debated and discussed. I needed to take some time to think about the impact and meaning of the book for a while after finishing it. It came to me that no one in the story was "wrong" in what (s)he did in dealing with the challenging intersex anatomy of Max--except of course Hunter, his former best friend. What a great book for discussion at book clubs. This is a tremendous work for such a young author. The wordiness bogged down for me in the second half. I'd love to know if this was the case for others.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry: A Novel
by Rachel Joyce
Liberating Journey (7/16/2012)
Poor Harold Fry. He was the victim of rotten parents and a tragedy that squelched a romantic marriage. His irrational decision to embark on his journey yielded unexpected results. i got bogged down half way through, but couldn't put the book down for the second half. It's filled with symbolism and life lessons and worth reading.

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Death Echo (6/15/2010)
I thoroughly enjoyed Elizabeth Lowell's Death Echo. The highly skilled operatives, the romantic tension and the suspense are even more fun with the dynamic of the ships and yachts and boats. Dealing with the power of the ocean and operating in storms in darkness while dodging debris captured my interest. I think this is a greatly enjoyable read for an individual, but probably not meaty enough for book club discussion.
The Crossing Places: A Ruth Galloway Mystery
by Elly Griffiths
Rreview of The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths (11/2/2009)
I enjoyed reading The Crossing Places. Most of the characters I met I'm anxious to get to know better and some really bad ones won't be back! I look forward to the Ruth Galloway series. I enjoy reading the Louise Penny and Julia Spencer-Fleming series and expect Elly Griffiths' series will be as great. The ending was a real shocker and I can't wait for the next in the series to see how things develop.
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