Reviews by Marjorie H. (Woodstock, GA)

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Sounds Like Titanic
Sounds Like Titanic: A Memoir
by Jessica Chiccehitto Hindman
Unreal (1/7/2019)
"Truth is stranger than fiction" and this story proves that you can't script this kind of writing. Reality/unreality that can drive a person truly crazy is right here. I'm still having to go back and check a few things.

The idea that you take your talent and hard work and …more
The Last Year of the War
The Last Year of the War
by Susan Meissner
Outstanding Read (11/5/2018)
This exceptional book was hard to put down. The enormity of WWII could not overshadow the dreams and disappointments of two young girls in an internment camp. Interestingly, one was Japanese and one was German. This story is about living out your young life with the same …more
Paris Echo
Paris Echo
by Sebastian Faulks
Such a Disappointment (8/19/2018)
I've read almost all of Sebastian Faulks' books and I was so glad to receive Paris Echo for review. Unfortunately, it was a strange, disjointed story that wandered all over Paris. Having been to Paris I could appreciate the descriptions of the city. However, the characters …more
The Book of Summer
The Book of Summer
by Michelle Gable
THE Book of THE Summer (3/6/2017)
I predict this will be the hit beach book of '17. I've read most all the Nantucket beach books (all very good), but this one has a twist. The main character is beach erosion. Yes, you heard me. Ms. Gable presents us with the requisite Nantucket characters (all very good), …more
Caught in the Revolution
Caught in the Revolution: Petrograd, Russia, 1917 - A World on the Edge
by Helen Rappaport
The World Pivots (10/30/2016)
As a history buff I've never understood how people could find history boring. Helen Rappaport is one of the best history authors I've read and "Caught in the Revolution" does not disappoint. Having read her two books "The Romanov Sisters" and "The Last Days of the Romanovs" …more
The Imperial Wife
The Imperial Wife
by Irina Reyn
Not For Me (6/10/2016)
This book read like it was written in a hurry. It's very choppy and goes back and forth between centuries with minimum transitions. I didn't like any of the characters, though the writing was above average. I thought the parallel lives of Tanya and Catherine to be a bit …more
Amour Provence
Amour Provence
by Constance Leisure
Beautiful! (3/29/2016)
A dedicated Francophile I found this book to be delightful! Everything about it appealed to me. It's "small town" France with marvelous characters and descriptions. Obviously, Ms. Leisure has a love affair with the French countryside. Her story lines are interesting and …more
I'll See You in Paris
I'll See You in Paris
by Michelle Gable
Disappointing (1/18/2016)
I read this author's book The Paris Apartment and enjoyed it. However, this book is more than disappointing. The characters are not well developed and are all over the map. The story line goes back and forth with weak transitions. There's no depth to this story and in some …more
Frank & Ava
Frank & Ava: In Love and War
by John Brady
The Way They Were (8/25/2015)
For those who remember Ol' Blue Eyes and the sultry Ava, this book is one long gossip column. Most of the information is old news, but there are a few juicy tidbits. Frank and Ava were at the top of their game back in the 50's and when they met the sparks never stopped. The …more
He Wanted the Moon
He Wanted the Moon: The Madness and Medical Genius of Dr. Perry Baird, and His Daughter's Quest to Know Him
by Mimi Baird with Eve Claxton
Amazing Journey (2/18/2015)
Depression is a killing disease and manic-depressives swing between full on living and the edge of death. Dr. Perry Baird was fortunate (if that's the right word) to be able to identify his illness to the point that he could write about it. This is an amazing journey into …more
Lusitania
Lusitania: Triumph, Tragedy, and the End of the Edwardian Age
by Greg King, Penny Wilson
Disaster Again (12/17/2014)
The book "Lusitania" by Greg Wilson and Penny Wilson is one of the most enjoyable historical books I've read in a while. A lot has been written about the Titanic, but little about the luxury liner torpedoed as WWI was building up. This book is an education. Vividly written …more
Vanessa and Her Sister
Vanessa and Her Sister
by Priya Parmar
A Different Way of Life (10/21/2014)
I was intrigued by this book and the subject matter. While the characters were talented, they also lived in a world of laziness and sex. Vanessa seemed to be the only sane character while the others were neurotic, unbalanced and spoiled. The Edwardian era was known for its …more
Juliet's Nurse
Juliet's Nurse
by Lois Leveen
A New Angle on Love (7/19/2014)
I enjoyed this book so much. As a student of Shakespeare, I found writing Romeo and Juliet from this 'angle' was inspired. There is just enough of a hint of Shakespearean dialogue to make the story genuine. The sights and sounds - and smells! - of the period were captured …more
A Paris Apartment
A Paris Apartment
by Michelle Gable
I'll Take Paris (3/15/2014)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The author is very skillful in moving back and forth between centuries without a lot of confusion. Her descriptions of Paris and the Gilded Age held my attention completely. Unfortunately, I did not like April. Despite her education and …more
House of Bathory
House of Bathory
by Linda Lafferty
EEEK! (1/8/2014)
A very predictable read. And certainly 'in' with the vampire/walking dead trend.
I think Ms Lafferty is an accomplished writer, but employs the 'Dan Brown' effect of ending every chapter with a cliffhanger. 'A far off scream carried in on a gust of wind, and then was …more
Henry and Rachel
Henry and Rachel
by Laurel Saville
Odd people - Odd story (9/15/2013)
My views of this book are mixed. I didn't care for Henry or Rachel. Henry was just another one of Rachel's children. Rachel's issues were far too complex and left questions about her personality and motives for leaving.
The island (Jamaica?) was a character in itself - …more
The Affairs of Others
The Affairs of Others
by Amy Grace Loyd
Depressing (7/10/2013)
The only thing that kept me going to the end of this book was the superb writing. And considering the morbid cast of characters this book needs all the help it can get.
A group of dysfunctional, barely making it misfits trying to get through life by escaping is not new news. …more
The Daughters of Mars
The Daughters of Mars
by Thomas Keneally
Incredible! (5/28/2013)
Every now and then a book comes along that is extraordinary and "Daughters of Mars" is in that category for me.
The book begins with two Australian sisters who sign on to serve halfway around the world in the medical units of WWI. They are the center of the circle that is …more
Palisades Park
Palisades Park
by Alan Brennert
Nostalgia (3/4/2013)
This book was most enjoyable. Everyone has a "Palisades Park" in their lives. Good times, good friends, good memories. While the Park too center stage, the characters gave a look into life during the mid-century. Dreams and ambitions take the forefront and are presented in …more
A Thousand Pardons
A Thousand Pardons
by Jonathan Dee
A Surprise! (10/16/2012)
Yes, Jonathan Dee surprised me! He took a very ordinary theme - failed mid-life marriage with smart mouth daughter - and turned it on its head! A marvelously written book with depth of characters, I thought perhaps I had stumbled upon another ho-hum upstate New York couple …more
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