Reviews by Neil W. (Tavares, FL)

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Stay with Me
Stay with Me
by Ayobami Adebayo
A Fantatic Book - Not To Be Missed! (9/25/2017)
Truly an outstanding book, Stay with Me, is one of the best books I have ever read! Because it is written in a unique style, it is extremely challenging to read rapidly. However, it is an extremely accurate exposition of any and all relationships between two people! To me, …more
The Good Neighbor
The Good Neighbor
by Amy Sue Nathan
Too Close to My Own Experiences (9/1/2015)
I enjoyed the book because I currently find myself in a similar situation to Nathan's story line. I think she is a very astute observer of our modern "social culture" and does a good job of getting an "open minded" reader to "experience" it. I can easily forgive an author …more
Whispering Shadows
Whispering Shadows
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Whispering Shadows (1/12/2015)
Whispering Shadows is another hit for Jan-Philipp Sender. His knowledge of Asia is clearly shown throughout the book. Paul Leibovitz's, recovering from his young son death, is thrown into issues surrounding Chinese culture, murder, corruption, love and friendship. The story …more
Buying In
Buying In
by Laura Hemphill
First Rate in Many Resprcts (11/7/2013)
I found "Buying In" to be a first rate novel in many respects. Debut author, Laura Hemphill, demonstrates rare and wonderful accomplishments in her writing: a compelling plot, well-organized prose and character development that actually helps us understand the individual …more
The Imposter Bride
The Imposter Bride
by Nancy Richler
A Good Read (12/16/2012)
In Europe, a young Jewish woman takes the identity of a dead girl while escaping at the end World War II. She relocates to Canada and tries to begin a new life only to discover a relative of the dead girl. She flees from her "new life" after the birth of Ida, her daughter. …more
Salvation of a Saint
Salvation of a Saint
by Keigo Higashino
Intriguing, Excellent Mystery (9/29/2012)
This is an intriguing novel that holds you in suspense until the end. It is well written and easy to read. An almost perfect murder was committed until Detective Kusanagi, his Assistant, Utsumi, and Physics Professor, Yukawa (former Detective Galileo) combine their talents …more
15 Seconds
15 Seconds
by Andrew Gross
Excellent Book (5/24/2012)
This is a well-written adventure-mystery with good plot and character development. It is enjoyable to read and the only negative is that it has to end. Highly recommended.
Sacre Bleu
Sacre Bleu: A Comedy d'Art
by Christopher Moore
An Effort to Entertain (2/10/2012)
This book is an attempt to portray the life of famous artists in Paris around the turn of the 20th Century in a creative and humorous way. The writing is mediocre and the plot thin. I did not find it particularly humorous or entertaining
The Devotion of Suspect X
The Devotion of Suspect X
by Keigo Higashino
Mediocre (12/29/2010)
I found this Japanese mystery to be mediocre. The plot had some unusual twists and turns but it was not an easy book to stay interested in. I do not think the characters were sufficiently developed to really understand any of them. Perhaps the cultural differences were the …more
Gone Tomorrow
Gone Tomorrow: A Jack Reacher Novel #13
by Lee Child
Another Winner from Lee Child (10/7/2010)
I have read and enjoyed most of Lee Child’s books. This is one of his best, in my opinion. The theme is contemporary and the plot extremely gripping. Be forewarned that the book is very violent. Other than that, it is a great read.
Your Republic Is Calling You
Your Republic Is Calling You
by Young-ha Kim
Any Day in a Life (7/12/2010)
This is a cleverly written and plotted book which takes place in a single day. The subject matter is timely, as it relates to espionage and agents living under deep cover in a foreign land. While some of the nuances are likely lost in translation, the plot builds steadily …more
The Map of True Places
The Map of True Places
by Brunonia Barry
Personal Challenge (4/18/2010)
This is a well-written book that mixes psychological and interpersonal issues with enough suspense to keep the reader interested in the unfolding of the story. The changes that the heroine of the story goes through also challenge the reader to examine his or her own life story.
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