Reviews by Mary A. (Lake Nebagamon, WI)

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The Seven O'Clock Club
The Seven O'Clock Club
by Amelia Ireland
This is my kind of read (10/30/2024)
Four grieving people of different walks of life respond to a wanted participation in an experimental grief therapy. They feel stuck in their lives living with this grief.
These four people are extremely different and the author has the reader feeling as though you know them …more
The Fertile Earth
The Fertile Earth: A Novel
by Ruthvika Rao
An Unforgettable Book (6/3/2024)
The Fertile Earth is an unforgettable book and will remain with me for a long time.

The story comes at a complicated time during post independence India. Vijayce Deshmukhs is from a family of ancestral aristocrats, who at that time had power over the villagers living on …more
The Stone Home
The Stone Home: A Novel
by Crystal Hana Kim
A Story that will stay with me for a very long time. (11/6/2023)
This story takes place in the 1980's. The South Korean government is in turmoil and may be chosen for the 1988 Seoul Olympics. They must collect the orphaned, homeless and disturbed vagrants off the streets.

The story speaks of what they have gone through. It shows our …more
This Is Salvaged
This Is Salvaged: Stories
by Vauhini Vara
A Must Read (7/28/2023)
It is rare that I read a book of short stories, but this is a must read. These stories are down to earth, full of intimate feelings and show the need for human connection. There are a few bizarre sentences that make it unusual.

In "This is Salvaged" Marlon the artist loses …more
King of the Armadillos
King of the Armadillos
by Wendy Chin-Tanner
What a Wonderful Story (5/6/2023)
This is a story of Victor Chin, who as a child in the 1950's, has formed some lesions. The diagnosis turns out to be Hansen's disease, which is known as leprosy.

To receive his treatment he must go to a federal institution known to treat only Hansen's disease. He must leave …more
Stealing
Stealing: A Novel
by Margaret Verble
A Story that will stay with me (12/4/2022)
Kit Crockett is an innocent, struggling child who is part Cherokee. Her mother passes away and she becomes very lonely. Gardening, reading and fishing on the Bayou takes up her days. She meets a young women on her way to her fishing spot and they become good friends. After …more
Exiles
Exiles: Aaron Falk Mystery #3
by Jane Harper
Best mystery I have read this year (8/10/2022)
This Jane Harper book grabbed me from the beginning and held me and until the finish. The best mystery I have read in a year.
Harper writes very deeply into the psyche of the main characters. Small intimate descriptions have you feeling like you are there and these are …more
Peach Blossom Spring
Peach Blossom Spring: A Novel
by Melissa Fu
Very Engrossing (2/14/2022)
This three generational novel starts in China 1938 and finishes in 2005. The story involves Meilin (mother) her son Renshiu and his daughter Lily.

Mother and son journey through China and eventually Taiwan. They struggle through the invasion of the Japanese, the Chinese …more
At the Edge of the Haight
At the Edge of the Haight
by Katherine Seligman
This is Reality (10/2/2020)
This is not a novel to enjoy because it is an understanding of homelessness. It is reality.

Unforeseen happenings can send youth to the streets. They have struggled in growing up and still struggle.The story follows several young people on how they live on the street from …more
More News Tomorrow
More News Tomorrow: A Novel
by Susan Richards Shreve
Expectations (4/6/2019)
This book conveys family members interacting with each other. The story is also about finding the truth and expectations. Georgie has no specific expectations of the results of the families trip to Missing Lake, Wisconsin. A trip to know the truth of her mother's death. …more
The Night Tiger
The Night Tiger: A Novel
by Yangsze Choo
Tigers and superstitions (12/8/2018)
This story takes place in Malaysia during the early 1930's under the colonization of the British.
The author kept me fascinated with the mystery, intrigue, dreams and romance in this story. Her word usage to convey images of dreams and what Rem senses in the characters is …more
Listen to the Marriage
Listen to the Marriage
by John Jay Osborn
Do we really listen to each other (6/3/2018)
I found "Listen to the Marriage" an interesting and informative book reminding us what communication really involves.

The story takes place in a marriage counselor's office with the exchange of thoughts, feelings and emotions between the separated husband and wife whether to …more
Anatomy of a Miracle
Anatomy of a Miracle
by Jonathan Miles
Do we define ourselves by what we believe or what we don't believe (1/8/2018)
This is one of the most informative books I have read in the last 6 months. I could feel what Cameron goes through emotionally and spiritually after he mysteriously walks after 4 years of paralysis. I found it mind provoking between reason and faith. Would this test my …more
The Story of Arthur Truluv
The Story of Arthur Truluv: A Novel
by Elizabeth Berg
A Very Tender Read (6/2/2017)
The Story of Arthur Tuluv is a very tender read. Everyone grieves the death of a loved one differently and on their own time. We see that in each of the characters.

The portrayal of Arthur, Maddy and Lucille has you knowing them deeply. Maddies mother died when she was two …more
A Piece of the World
A Piece of the World: A Novel
by Christina Baker Kline
Good Historical Novel (12/9/2016)
This is a story of family loyalty and the dream of exploration. Christina being a very smart child in school was also inflicted with a debilitating ailment. Christina's life may have been disappointing, but she did have many bright times.

The author gives a good feel of the …more
The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko
The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko
by Scott Stambach
A Book I will read more then once (7/13/2016)
The "Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko" is a complex multi faceted story with an unique story structure. At times, it can be very brash then the next sentence be full of wisdom and philosophical. Ivan will not give up no matter his severe limitations. A very informative read …more
Shelter
Shelter
by Jung Yun
How we present ourselves (12/2/2015)
This is a story of Jin and Mae Cho, Korean immigrants surviving in our culture. A tragedy happens in the Cho family. As a result, we find out about their family dynamics impacting their son, Kyung.

How we physically present ourselves is not necessarily what we are inside or …more
Jade Dragon Mountain
Jade Dragon Mountain
by Elsa Hart
Good Read (5/28/2015)
This book touches on many subjects, Chinese history, philosophy, culture and politics of the 1700's. Interesting views the Chinese had of the foreigners and what the foreigners wanted from the Chinese. An intelligently written mystery that kept me guessing. My favorite …more
Descent
Descent
by Tim Johnston
Honestly, the best book I have read this year. (11/1/2014)
The book "Descent" is an intelligent and riveting story. The author's descriptions of the characters and surroundings gave me the sensation of being there. I could smell the fragrances, feel the snow on my face and could hear the wind and the sound of metal links.

During …more
Accidents of Marriage
Accidents of Marriage
by Randy Susan Meyers
Family Dynamics (6/15/2014)
It does not take long to be drawn into the families dynamics. Family life with children can be very hectic. Randy Meyers has written this book, having the reader actually feel the emotions of each of the characters.

We find out how each family member deals with the stress of …more
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