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Small Wonder
Small Wonder
by Barbara Kingsolver
The voice of reason (3/2/2011)
Small Wonder, Barbara Kingsolver’s second book of essays, was written after the events of 9/11, and touches on subjects as diverse as Terrorism, why the world doesn’t like America, Genetic Modification, Teenagers, Mothers, and Self-Sustainability. While I may not have …more
The Scarpetta Factor
The Scarpetta Factor
by Patricia Cornwell
Better than the last few years (3/2/2011)
The Scarpetta Factor is Patricia Cornwell’s 17th Scarpetta novel. The Scarpetta novels have had a chequered history: they started out consistently good and then went downhill for a while. This one is quite an improvement on those of 5 or 6 years ago. While it’s a bit slow- …more
Room
Room: A Novel
by Emma Donoghue
Hard to put down (3/2/2011)
Emma Donoghue’s latest novel, Room, is told from the perspective of Jack, a five-year-old boy who has lived his whole life inside “Room” with his mother, Ma. Having Jack narrate is a clever device: through his innocent eyes and ears, we gradually learn how he and Ma come to …more
Atonement
Atonement
by Ian McEwan
Mistitled (3/2/2011)
For me, Ian McEwan’s book, Atonement, was mistitled. I think a better title would have been “How to profit from ruining others’ lives”. I was prepared to give this book a chance. A slow start, but good use of language, beautifully written, characters to love and hate and …more
The Lieutenant
The Lieutenant
by Kate Grenville
A moving Aussie tale (2/3/2011)
Kate Grenville’s latest novel, “The Lieutenant” is a beautifully crafted work. The Lieutenant in question, Daniel Rooke, is based on William Dawes, a soldier in His Majesty’s Marine Force on the First Fleet which arrived in Sydney Cove in 1788. Dawes accompanied the First …more
Cross Country
Cross Country
by James Patterson
unbelievable (unbelievably bad) (2/3/2011)
"....the Tiger disappears into thin air. Tracking him to Africa, Alex knows that he must follow. Alone. "
Huh? Why would Alex Cross, a really smart guy up to now, go to Africa, where he has absolutely no jurisdiction and no support, to track a killer? Alone! Puhleese!
What a …more
Southern Cross
Southern Cross
by Patricia Cornwell
Lesser Cornwell (2/3/2011)
I read the 3 Andy Brazil books against advice from more than one person. I wanted to see for myself if they really were that bad. I liked the Scarpetta books (although I thought that the endings of some of those books were too rushed, too contrived). The Andy Brazil books …more
Still Missing
Still Missing
by Chevy Stevens
A gripping read (1/31/2011)
Chevy Stevens’ debut novel, “Still Missing” is definitely a page turner. The story, about a 32-year-old female realtor who is abducted and held captive in a mountain cabin for a year, is told in the first person narrative as sessions with the victim’s psychiatrist. Chevy …more
The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating: A True Story
by Elisabeth Tova Bailey
slow down and see the snails (1/31/2011)
Elisabeth Tova Bailey’s latest work, “The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating” has a title that naturally intrigues. Is this book really about snails? And if so, how interesting or exciting can that be? Is reading this book going to be like watching paint dry or grass grow? And …more

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