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Reviews by Bette K. (Beverly, WV)

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The Witches at the End of the World
The Witches at the End of the World
by Chelsea Iversen
Eye of Newt (7/25/2023)
The main characters in this novel are two witches who are sisters. They are not Disney witches, nor fairy tale witches, nor even scary witches. They could be called earthy witches as they live and survive through their knowledge and interaction with the natural world in …more
The Long Ago
The Long Ago: A Novel
by Michael McGarrity
Novel or Memoir? (3/19/2023)
This novel is grammatically correct in every way. The sentences are written in a consistent subject, verb, object method. There is very little excitement or surprises in the construction of the body of the language.

The story line is how one would expect a memoir to be …more
Exiles
Exiles: Aaron Falk Mystery #3
by Jane Harper
Why Exiles? (8/6/2022)
Since finishing Exiles, I've been trying to think why the author used that title. Certainly the author had a thought process in mind, which is succinctly explained in the first paragraphs.
But the other thread of the novel focuses more on the mystery, who-done it of the …more
Fencing with the King
Fencing with the King: A Novel
by Diana Abu-Jaber
Middle Eastern Semi Historical Search (12/13/2021)
My ancestry steeped in Middle Eastern history, culture and stories led me to select this book to review. If you are interested or connected to the area you will probably be likely to find much of this book strikes a chord with you also. I found many of the vocabulary words …more
Nothing to See Here
Nothing to See Here
by Kevin Wilson
Nothing to see here (6/28/2019)
I rated this book 3 stars. I liked this book because I thought it would be unique and different and it was. I also liked this book because I like books about children and I thought it was going to be a book about children being saved. I didn’t enjoy that the characters were …more
At the Wolf's Table
At the Wolf's Table
by Rosella Postorino
A little biased (10/6/2018)
I am ever so interested in books about Nazi Germany and am thrilled when new insights fascinate me. So in that regard, this is something I've never known about--women forced to be Hitler's food tasters. Following them day to day as they are made to eat delicious food but …more
The Opposite of Everyone
The Opposite of Everyone
by Joshilyn Jackson
What a story! (12/1/2016)
This is a quirky and engaging story starring almost believable characters. It has everything I like in a novel--a clever and original plot that doesn't get too wrapped up in philosophical lectures--reader has to figure out the subjective, underlying meaning, if any.
Since She Went Away
Since She Went Away
by David Bell
Beach Book (5/26/2016)
Since She Went Away is a crime solving story that takes place in current time. For the reader who likes mysteries that are not that challenging in terms of language and philosophy, this would be an ideal choice. I can't see this as the type of book that would be great for a …more
The Sound of Gravel
The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir
by Ruth Wariner
Quick and Interesting (11/30/2015)
This book is obviously autobiographical to some point. The main character is a very likable girl who has to deal with a family that is heavily entrenched in polygamy. The writing is clear and concise, not concerned too much with description or flowery language.
Some things I …more
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: The Untold Story
by Barbara Leaming
Daunting Task. (10/31/2014)
Writing about such an icon as Jackie Kennedy has to be a thankless job. So many opinions and an almost religious adoration of the Kennedys -- writing about them takes a lot of guts.. I'm sure anyone who reads the book (and it's a really interesting read) will find it …more
The Guilty One
The Guilty One
by Lisa Ballantyne
Clever writing. (9/10/2014)
This book is easy to read but intricate in design. I like a book with an interesting plot, that develops the characters though their story. I felt that the characters were believable and understandable. I don't feel it is quite on the level of Defending Jacob, but if you …more
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