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The Lacuna
The Lacuna: A Novel
by Barbara Kingsolver
Nothing is missing here (5/18/2010)
Barbara Kingsolver is an amazing author. If you liked "The Poisonwood Bible" you will also want to read this new novel. It reads so much like truth you might be tempted to look up the main character Harrison Shepherd on the internet. I finished the book wondering if the …more
The Help
The Help
by Kathryn Stockett
Not to be missed (4/22/2010)
In spite of some historical inaccuracies, this novel rings true and kept me engaged from beginning to end. (I admit, though, that I did get a little distracted at times trying to figure out which actresses would play which characters in the movie that inevitably will be …more
A Thread of Sky
A Thread of Sky: A Novel
by Deanna Fei
This one's just OK (4/5/2010)
I had a difficult time connecting with the characters in this book. The poor choices these women make did nothing to invoke my sympathies, especially in view of the fact that they are supposed to be liberated and educated. Maybe that is the author's point. Her treatment of …more
Shanghai Girls
Shanghai Girls: A Novel
by Lisa See
Not to be missed! (3/16/2010)
Lisa See has written a great book! This story is satisfying on many levels, some scenes horrifying, but seemingly truthful, and her handling of the relationship between sisters exactly right, if not (thankfully) the story of all sister relationships. I especially urge all …more
Secret Daughter
Secret Daughter: A Novel
by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Heartbreak and Hope (1/18/2010)
The loss of a child takes varied forms, but each is a cause of unspeakable grief and heartache. The Secret Daughter enlightens us about a place and a culture that might be unfamiliar to some readers, but the essence of the story is that loss, whether it comes as a result of …more
Alice I Have Been
Alice I Have Been
by Melanie Benjamin
An Enjoyable Read (10/21/2009)
Melanie Benjamin had some unanswered and even controversial issues to deal with when she took on the life story of Alice Liddell Hargreaves, including her relationship with Charles Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, which was …more
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel
by David Wroblewski
Great read until the end (9/18/2009)
I read this book inside of a week (a tribute to its engrossing nature) and I really liked it, but when I finished it I felt I was cheated. Maybe I mean to say that the author cheated. Instead of finishing the story, it appears he either could not or wished not to resolve …more
Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants: A Novel
by Sara Gruen
Don't waste my time (6/2/2009)
I rarely put a book away without finishing it. I am supposed to lead a discussion on this book (I took over as facilitator of a book club after it was chosen), and I regret to have to bow out this time. Some of the passages are disgusting and not necessary in their entirety …more
Three Cups of Tea
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
by Greg Mortenson, David O. Relin
The hope of education through a real page-turner! (4/15/2009)
I read only a few of the other comments, and although I did notice some writing problems, I was definitely not bored! I was glad to get another viewpoint on the Muslim culture and a clearer understanding of how the Taliban came about and who the members are, although I keep …more

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