Reviews by Mary M. (Lexington, KY)

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The Hollow Ground
The Hollow Ground: A Novel
by Natalie S. Harnett
Fires and Secrets (4/7/2014)
The coal fires in 1960's Pennsylvania provide the background for this book. The story is narrated by Brigid a young girl and revolves around her family. The family has to deal with hardship and turmoil some of which is caused by the fires and some caused by family secrets. …more
Through the Evil Days
Through the Evil Days: A Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne Mystery
by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Thriller (9/12/2013)
This book was an edge of your seat, can't put it down thriller. The characters were interesting and complex and even though I was new to the series I was able to understand them. My only criticism of the book is that I could have done without the slightly graphic sex. I …more
Lookaway, Lookaway
Lookaway, Lookaway
by Wilton Barnhardt
Dysfunctional Southern Family (7/5/2013)
The book is divided into sections about the various family members. For me the problem with the book is that I didn't enjoy reading about all of them,. A book devoted to Gaston, Annie or Jerene would have been enjoyable. I really didn't like the section on fraternity and …more
Fever
Fever
by Mary Beth Keane
Typhoid Mary's Story (3/26/2013)
"Fever" is a fascinating fictional account of the woman known as Typhoid Mary. The story is told from Mary's point of view and you get a real sense of who she was and how being labeled a typhoid carrier affected her. Ms. Keane does a wonderful job of humanizing Mary. The …more
The Edge of the Earth
The Edge of the Earth
by Christina Schwarz
Gloomy (10/31/2012)
An unusual book, not at all what I expected.
The book takes place at an isolated lighthouse.
Christina Schwarz did a good job of describing the time and place. Maybe too good because I felt the book was as gloomy as the location.

For me there was too much emphasis on the …more
The Light Between Oceans
The Light Between Oceans: A Novel
by Margot L. Stedman
Thought provoking (7/7/2012)
This is a very haunting and well written book. The author does a wonderful job of describing the locations and the characters, both of which are essential to the story. The story is about how one bad choice made by good people can change many lives. I will remember the …more
Afterwards
Afterwards: A Novel
by Rosamund Lupton
Fascinating (5/8/2012)
This book was similar to "The Lovely Bones" but much better. It combines a mystery that will keep you guessing till the end with a story about a family and a mother's love for her children. Having the mother who is in a coma narrate the story makes the book unusual in a …more
Losing Clementine
Losing Clementine: A Novel
by Ashley Ream
Dreary Book (2/20/2012)
I really did not like this book. It was depressing and the main character was unlikable. I kept reading because I thought at some point Clementine would do something to help me understand or like her. Even after learning her history I could not understand why she behaved so …more
The Sisters
The Sisters: A Novel
by Nancy Jensen
Touching Story (9/20/2011)
I really enjoyed this book. I waited a few days after finishing it to write this because I wanted to see if I felt the same way after some time had passed. I can say that the characters and their stories are going to stay with me for some time. It is a very well written …more
In Search of the Rose Notes
In Search of the Rose Notes: A Novel
by Emily Arsenault
Two stories (6/8/2011)
I liked half of this book and really disliked the other half. The book went back and forth between 1990 and 2006. As the book went on I found myself dreading the 1990 story. It was a good mystery, but I think the 1990 story could have been told in the first two or three …more
Friendship Bread
Friendship Bread: A Novel
by Darien Gee
Heartwarming not mushy (3/8/2011)
I liked this book. There are a lot of diverse characters in the book, but the author manages to make them interesting and relatable. Exchanging the bread and the starter brings the characters together. New friendships are formed and through these friendships the characters …more
Solomon's Oak
Solomon's Oak: A Novel
by Jo-Ann Mapson
Heartwarming not mushy (10/17/2010)
This is a wonderful book about strangers who have had tragedy in their lives coming together to heal and form a family. The story is told at times in the voices of the main characters, Juniper, Glory and Joseph. Juniper's essay about foster children and the holidays will …more
Daughters of the Witching Hill
Daughters of the Witching Hill: A Novel
by Mary Sharratt
Fascinating Historical Novel (3/11/2010)
I found this book to be interesting and well written. I knew nothing about the historical events it was based on. I sometimes have trouble relating to characters in historical novels, but from the first few pages I felt I knew Demdike. I cared about her and I cared what …more
Savage Lands
Savage Lands
by Clare Clark
Disappointing (12/6/2009)
I finished this book not liking the characters very much and without a clear picture or understanding of the time period. One thing I really did not like was that the author moved the story forward too quickly. For instance the main female character was on the boat and then …more
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