Reviews by Linda L. (Pickerington, OH)

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Pony Confidential
Pony Confidential
by Christina Lynch
For lovers of ponies (6/27/2024)
If you like animals, and especially ponies, you will enjoy this book. The dialogue is very funny and brings out the humanity of each animal. The reader will need to suspend disbelief and enjoy the anthropomorphism. The mystery of the long ago murder is rather a stretch, but …more
North Woods
North Woods: A Novel
by Daniel Mason
Unlikeable Characters (10/23/2023)
I agree with a previous reviewer. This book was not for me. I had high hopes of a great reading experience, judging from other reviews. I just did not care or relate to the changing characters who inhabited the little yellow house. The storyline was very unique and …more
Panther Gap
Panther Gap: A Novel
by James A. McLaughlin
Suspenseful page-turner (3/20/2023)
Panther Gap is a riveting, dramatic story, set in the breath-taking mountains of Colorado. The author reveals a deep knowledge of the flora, fauna, and geological features of the area. It's an intelligent, challenging read that will surprise you at every twist of the plot. …more
Salt Houses
Salt Houses
by Hala Alyan
Challenging and timely story of the Middle East (5/21/2018)
Salt Houses is a difficult story and the author did not shy away from difficult situations and family conflicts. It is the story of displacement and yearning for something called “home.” The book covers almost fifty years in the life of a Palestinian family, spanning the …more
Strangers in Budapest
Strangers in Budapest
by Jessica Keener
Dark and mysterious (11/3/2017)
Strangers in Budapest was an interesting read with intriguing characters. The unpredictable plot line gave this reader a constantly uneasy feeling and a strong sense of foreboding. Dark and unwelcoming, the city of Budapest played an overarching role in the denouement of …more
Stay with Me
Stay with Me
by Ayobami Adebayo
Story of love and loss set in Nigeria (8/23/2017)
Set in Africa, this is the story of a marriage struggling to survive against the most heart breaking losses. The social mores of Nigerian culture toward infertility, polygamy and childbirth create a very troubled marriage for Yejide and Akin. Yejide shows such strength …more
The Scribe of Siena
The Scribe of Siena
by Melodie Winawer
Historically interesting (5/8/2017)
I requested The Scribe of Siena as I am traveling there soon and enjoy historical fiction. The plot was interesting historically about the conflict between Florence & Siena and the impact of the major plague in the 1300's. However, the time travel aspect, a challenge …more
The Second Mrs. Hockaday
The Second Mrs. Hockaday
by Susan Rivers
Historical fiction at it's best! (12/30/2016)
Bravo! A wide spectrum of unforgettable characters populate this story of the Civil War. Skillfully written, this is not light reading. Using only letters and diary entries, The Second Mrs. Hockaday haunted my thoughts for many days. Even though the story moves back and …more
Underground Airlines
Underground Airlines
by Ben H. Winters
Did not enjoy Underground Airlines (9/15/2016)
Alternate worlds and dystopian novels are not my favorite genres, but I hoped this one would be good. The story was very dark, admittedly about a disturbing subject. I felt that the character development throughout the book was not strong enough for the reader to understand …more
Lady Cop Makes Trouble
Lady Cop Makes Trouble: Girl Waits with Gun #2
by Amy Stewart
Lady Cop Makes Trouble by Amy Stewart (5/31/2016)
Amy Stewart continues the rollicking adventures of Constance Kopp and Sheriff Heath in this sequel that could be enjoyed without reading 'Girl Waits with Gun.' The characters are well developed and the story, based on the real life conquests of the first female deputy …more
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