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The Story of Arthur Truluv
The Story of Arthur Truluv: A Novel
by Elizabeth Berg
The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg (7/2/2017)
This was a sweet story about three lost souls and how they find each other and mend and meld together. It is standard fare about love, loss and second chances given to all three characters, each in their own way. It is a little repetitive concerning Arthur and his going to …more
The Headmaster's Wife
The Headmaster's Wife
by Thomas Christopher Greene
The Headmaster's Wife (2/12/2014)
I did not enjoy this book. I gave it 3 stars but I really feel 2 1/2 stars is more how I feel it deserves. The second part, the wife's voice, was better than the husband's voice. I did not connect with him at all.
Heading Out to Wonderful
Heading Out to Wonderful: A Novel
by Robert Goolrick
Heading Out To Wonderful (5/20/2013)
I could not put this book down. I read it in just a few days. I read A Reliable Wife, and was happy to read this second book. I knew Goolrick writes dark, gothic kind of books, so I was prepared for the same in this book. I knew it would not be a good ending. But, I was …more
Where You Can Find Me
Where You Can Find Me: A Novel
by Sheri Joseph
Where You can Find Me (2/13/2013)
The story line seemed so interesting, it was my kind of book. A boy kidnapped and found after three years. This story line had so much potential. Unforunately, it did not meet my expextations in any way. I was very disappointed.
Some stories just pull you in and the writing …more
Golden Boy
Golden Boy
by Abigail Tarttelin
Golden Boy (1/19/2013)
I found this book wordy, overblown, and too long. I thought the author got very preachy especially towards the end. I understand she definitely had a message about gender, which I understand, although I disagree with her message. I have 4 grandchildren, a girl and three …more
And When She Was Good
And When She Was Good: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
And When She Was Good (7/10/2012)
Overall I enjoyed the book, with some reservations. I found Heloise to be somewhat condradictory. On the one hand, she ran a very successful "business", but on the other hand she was sometimes childlike, and made very poor decisions. On some levels I found her …more
Afterwards
Afterwards: A Novel
by Rosamund Lupton
Afterwards by Rosamund Lupton (4/30/2012)
The story is interesting, I wanted to know what would happen at the end. I enjoyed Rosamund's imagery, two examples are: P161 - "I'd seen each medical fact ... hitting her face like flying glass, cutting new lines." P381 - ..."A guest still at the table when the hosts are …more
A Short History of Women
A Short History of Women: A Novel
by Kate Walbert
A Short History of Women (5/30/2009)
I had high hopes for this novel. The story is the kind of book I love to read. I couldn't get past page 40. The writing style and the history lesson was boring and dry. The characters' internal dialog was confusing. I had a hard time following the different random thoughts …more
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