Reviews by Rosemary C. (Austin, TX)

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All Is Not Forgotten
All Is Not Forgotten
by Wendy Walker
An intense, riveting read (10/1/2015)
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Wendy Walker is an excellent writer and the story was a thriller. I was engaged early and read with enthusiasm to the end. The device of the psychiatrist as the narrator is a good one, with the good and evil described in great detail. I highly …more
Trust No One
Trust No One: A Thriller
by Paul Cleave
An engaging story (6/26/2015)
Mr. Cleave has implemented a clever plot idea and executed it well. He's an excellent writer and I enjoyed the gallows humor throughout.
Dangerous When Wet
Dangerous When Wet: A Memoir
by Jamie Brickhouse
Intense, humorous and heartwarming (3/14/2015)
I don't easily give 5 star ratings to books, but Jamie Brickhouse has earned one with this book. He can really write, and he has an epic story to tell of his path to hedonism-laced alcoholism and his winding road to redemption. I'm glad he made it back and realized his …more
Whispering Shadows
Whispering Shadows
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
A view of grief and redemption in Hong Kong (1/4/2015)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The translation is excellent, the story is compelling, and the depiction of Paul gradually emerging from his grief to live and love again is well-done. The descriptions of life in Hong Kong paint a vivid portrait and the plot line throws a …more
A Paris Apartment
A Paris Apartment
by Michelle Gable
A Pleasant Read (4/6/2014)
The premise of the book is a good one, mirroring an actual situation where a Paris apartment had been sealed up for many years with valuable treasures inside, is a good one. This was an enjoyable read, although at times the writing seemed a bit amateurish, and I certainly …more
The Cairo Affair
The Cairo Affair
by Olen Steinhauer
Intriguing and multi-layered (12/25/2013)
Steinhauer sets a fast-paced tone, develops his interesting and, at times, sympathetic characters, and shows the world of espionage and its political ramifications from multiple points of view. Set against the backdrop of current events in the Middle East, the novel is …more
How to Be a Good Wife
How to Be a Good Wife
by Emma Chapman
A disconcerting life (8/17/2013)
An eerie, haunting story told in dark detail. We are inside the mind of Marta, witnessing all her thoughts. Are we seeing a descent into madness or something else? Either way, it is so precisely and graphically written that it was painful to read at times - but compelling.
The Sisterhood
The Sisterhood
by Helen Bryan
Ancient intrigue, modern connections (5/25/2013)
Helen Bryan takes on an ambitious project in weaving a 16th century story over two continents and bringing it to have relevance in the present day. For the most part, she succeeds. I especially enjoyed the portion of the book that dealt primarily with the women of the …more
Golden Boy
Golden Boy
by Abigail Tarttelin
Perfection and Normalcy (1/20/2013)
Abigail Tarttelin has written a thought provoking, in your face novel about a boy born "different" and how he and those close to him navigate in a world that probably won't understand. The characters are well-developed and sympathetic, moral and ethical issues are presented …more
With or Without You
With or Without You: A Memoir
by Domenica Ruta
With or Without You (12/3/2012)
Without a doubt, Domenica Ruta can write. She's a wordsmith with a compelling story to tell. In a poignant, horrifying, and sometimes humorous memoir we get a glimpse of her chaotic, confusing and depressing life with a very mentally ill mother. Domenica's obviously strong …more
Sharp
Sharp: A Memoir
by David Fitzpatrick
Sharp by David Fitzpatrick (7/8/2012)
Mr. Fitzpatrick sure can write, and he has quite a poignant, compelling story to tell. The book is a tough read at times, but I'm glad I went on his journey. The man has been to hell and back with his intelligence, humor and insight intact. I don't know how he survived his …more
The Innocents
The Innocents: A Novel
by Francesca Segal
The Innocents (5/30/2012)
A well-done story about the contrast of the somewhat banal everyday, secure, familiar and predictable life with the exotic and unfamiliar that can create an almost irresistible draw. I thought this book a slow read at first, but I think that is what the author intended to …more
All Woman and Springtime
All Woman and Springtime: A Novel
by Brandon W. Jones
All Woman and Springtime (3/21/2012)
A well-written book about a difficult topic, human sex trafficking. The characters are developed and sympathetic. The reader follows them from the highly controlled, paternalistic country of North Korea to the tightly run, male-run international brothels. It's a compelling …more
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