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Reviews by Kimberly A. (Hannibal, MO)

The Last Train to Key West
by Chanel Cleeton

Don't Miss This One! (4/1/2020)

I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Last Train to Key West. The plot is imaginative and focused, moving at a deliberate pace that holds the reader's attention. I was involved from page one with the multiple and compelling characters and conflicts. The characters are well- …more

Never Coming Back
by Alison McGhee

Such a good book! (10/8/2017)

Never Coming Back by Alison McGhee is well-written and relevant, with memorable characters and an interesting style.

The ever-increasing incidence of Alzheimer's in our world has affected not only the victims of its wrath, but also their caregivers. McGhee shares the story …more

The Stars Are Fire
by Anita Shreve

Not Quite (4/16/2017)

The Stars Are Fire by Anita Shreve is an interesting historical fiction set in Maine in October 1947, during and after a summer-long drought and destructive fires. Two aspects of the book are particularly notable. The well-developed characters are memorable, the reader …more

I'll See You in Paris
by Michelle Gable

Finally! (1/22/2016)

This book was not quite what I expected. I was looking forward to an entertaining and informative read about Gladys-Spencer Churchill, but she was not the main character. Maybe because I kept looking for that focus, the plot seemed somewhat sluggish. I found it difficult to …more

The Same Sky
by Amanda Eyre Ward

A Good Read! (12/3/2014)

Having read two other novels by Amanda Eyre Ward, I was excited to read "the same sky."

There are many reasons to like this book. First, although it is probably more real than I would like to admit, the plot is timely and believable. However, I had to remind myself often …more

Her
by Harriet Lane

Just Okay! (6/7/2014)

I thought the novel Her, a psychological thriller, would be a compelling reading adventure. For me, it was a slow read that never quite captured my attention.
There are several reasons to like this book:
1. The premise behind the plot is unique and promising;
2. The format ( …more

The Woman at the Light: A Novel
by Joanna Brady

In the World of Wickies and Wreckers (7/15/2012)

Set in pre-Civil War southern Florida, The Woman at the Light ensnares the reader into the lives of unforgettable characters, whose courage and determination defy their prescribed place in society and history. At one point in the novel, Emily, the main character, describes …more

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