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Reviews by Elaine G. (West Lafayette, IN)

The Devil in Silver: A Novel
by Victor LaValle

The Devil in Silver (8/24/2012)

Difficult for me to properly review as I am not one who likes books involving mental hospitals. I do think those who like such will enjoy this book as it is well written and has a novel twist to the subject matter.

A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar: A Novel
by Suzanne Joinson

A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar (5/7/2012)

There are quite fine passages mixed in with others that did not measure up. She shows sensitive insights to those from vastly different cultures. With maturity there is almost a certainty she will become a fine, creative writer. The negatives will not prevent reading every page.

Losing Clementine: A Novel
by Ashley Ream

LOSING CLEMENTINE (2/4/2012)

The characters in this book were nearly all seriously dysfunctional and in need of far more than a drug, as is true for her, to function. Very black, not a flicker of light in the story. Irresponsible, self centered, and such words come to mind. I have had hard times myself …more

Three Weeks in December
by Audrey Schulman

Three Weeks in December (12/21/2011)

Much of the writing in each story was quite good, held your interest and could only happen in Africa. Not consistently so. The sexual content seemed an agenda of the author's. One questioned what was presented and why have it at all. The endings were weak.

This book could be …more

King Peggy: An American Secretary, Her Royal Destiny, and the Inspiring Story of How She Changed an African Village
by Peggielene Bartels, Eleanor Herman

KING PEGGY (12/1/2011)

The author encompasses the persons throughout human history who have and are creating and maintaining that which the word civilized at its most basic means. A joy to read.

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Brave the Shanghai tunnels in this tale of love, identity, and resilience passed through generations.

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