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Edgar and Lucy
Edgar and Lucy
by Victor Lodato
Lovely and compelling (12/29/2016)
This is a compelling read, easy to get into and stay into. The story is bizarre; and all the side stories are as strange as the main plot. The characters are weird and all damaged in some way, but they are well developed, so I feel like I understand them, regardless of the …more
Karolina's Twins
Karolina's Twins
by Ronald H. Balson
Difficult subject, lovely story (7/3/2016)
I really enjoyed this story. It was constructed in a way that kept my interest - going back and forth. Before the story within the story got to be too much to bear, Blason pulled back to the present story. It was a nice balance and a relief, making it easier to bear the …more
The Children
The Children
by Ann Leary
The Sins of the Fathers... (5/16/2016)
The Children was an easy read - it flowed easily, moved fast and had interesting characters. Everyone was flawed in some way, so it was realistic. The dialogue was funny, especially when the two daughters were talking with the mother and calling her on her stuff. The dark …more
Tuesday Nights in 1980
Tuesday Nights in 1980
by Molly Prentiss
Total Enjoyment! (1/22/2016)
What a fascinating, fun book! The writing was really enjoyable to read – creative, often ethereal, and full of information about synesthesia and the art world of the 1980. Prentiss has a way of presenting a whole lot in a few words. She can evoke a huge memory or a strong …more
Hunters in the Dark
Hunters in the Dark
by Lawrence Osborne
Floating in Cambodia (11/21/2015)
I enjoyed this mystery, a fascinating look at Cambodia and its mysteries and enigmatic culture that westerners could never fully understand. The book is full of rain, ruins, ghosts, and superstitions. The pacing is sometimes erratic, but there is some gorgeous writing and …more
Home by Nightfall
Home by Nightfall: A Charles Lenox Mystery
by Charles Finch
More color, please (9/27/2015)
This is a light read with a complex, original plot that surprises at most turns. I wish the characters had been better developed, for there were some interesting ones. Unfortunately, one of these (Edmund's wife Molly) was dead. Another, a very funny Dallington, was only a …more
Dangerous When Wet
Dangerous When Wet: A Memoir
by Jamie Brickhouse
A brave and funny memoir (3/25/2015)
Dangerous When Wet is written in a flowing, amusing way that made it an easy pleasure to read. Brickhouse is one brave raconteur, giving us a glimpse into his alcohol-ridden, gay life, with enough details to inform and fascinate, but not so many as to make the reader too …more
Whispering Shadows
Whispering Shadows
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Interesting story but..... (1/19/2015)
Whispering Shadows has much to recommend it. It's full of facts about China's history, culture, mores, and politics, and the mystery is maintained well until the end. My main criticism concerns the lack of subtlety and nuance. In a nutshell, in many instances, the author …more
The Paris Winter
The Paris Winter
by Imogen Robertson
An imaginative story about the slippery nature of reality (7/15/2014)
This was a fun read – full of history and art and intrigue. Robertson surprised me with plot twists. She provided easily processed information about gender politics and expectations in the 1900s, as well as Parisian and art history. She created full characters, varied and …more
Island of a Thousand Mirrors
Island of a Thousand Mirrors
by Nayomi Munaweera
Gorgeous Writing (5/12/2014)
Munaweera's writing is exquisite. It flows so smoothly it seems casual. There are no wasted words or dull prose. Each sentence is a new structure and complete idea, yet it flows seamlessly between the one before and after. She presents vividly the breathtaking beauty found …more
The Spirit Keeper
The Spirit Keeper
by K. B. Laugheed
A Delight (10/1/2013)
I hope this is the first of many by Ms Laugheed. She has created a fun and compelling story with a strong heroine and vast travels across unsettled lands. There are many important themes, including the power of communication both practiced and withheld, the transforming …more
To the Moon and Timbuktu
To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa
by Nina Sovich
The Feel of Travel (7/10/2013)
Sovich is one brave woman and offers us honest explanations of the motives and motivations for her extreme travel. They are understandable, if you have ever traveled on your own. There is appeal to being so in-the-moment and slowed down that when the little store selling …more
The Jericho Deception
The Jericho Deception
by Jeffrey Small
Fun and Creativity Outweigh Flaws (3/10/2013)
This was a fun and interesting read, despite belabored elements. The premise is fascinating – that a machine can trigger divine revelations. Deeper understanding of the relationship between physical and spiritual worlds results from epileptic seizures or their replications …more
Next to Love
Next to Love
by Ellen Feldman
I'd like to read more by Feldman (4/13/2012)
Next to Love is well-written, which makes the potentially maudlin subjects presented here interesting and thought provoking.  With Feldman's clean, spare writing, the reader is allowed to think independently.  Her writing is varied and interesting, and she does …more
Until the Next Time
Until the Next Time: A Novel
by Kevin Fox
Probably Won’t Be a Next Time (3/11/2012)
This book covers interesting themes and is redundant. There are two parallel stories that I found confusing (perhaps because I picked the book up and put it down too many times). I got tired of the women calling the men “eejits” and “amadans” (Gaelic for “eejits”) and …more
Little Black Dress
Little Black Dress: A Novel
by Susan McBride
Light summer reading (7/29/2011)
This is a summer book, but that's about it. The story line was fun, which is the only reason I kept going to the end. The writing was obvious and heavy handed. So much spoon feeding, I felt slightly nauseous! But that's summer books are all about, right? I lowered my …more
The Sweetness of Tears
The Sweetness of Tears: A Novel
by Nafisa Haji
Some pearls of wisdom (4/1/2011)
This book moves ahead in interesting ways. Unlikely topics and worlds combine authentically. It teaches while entertaining – a great mix. By reminding us of our shared humanity, the author offers transcending links between two cultures that we have been taught are …more
Adam & Eve
Adam & Eve: A Novel
by Sena Jeter Naslund
Fiction as entertainment and education (10/3/2010)
Sena Jeter Naslund has created yet another wonderful combination of philosophy, history and magic. Like Ahab's Wife, Adam and Eve is compelling, informative and thought provoking. While I happen to agree with the philosophy that she proposes here (divinity lies within each …more
The Lovers
The Lovers: A Novel
by Vendela Vida
Great descriptions, abrupt ending (4/9/2010)
Ms Vida's writing is absolutely beautiful - simple yet thorough, easy to read while evoking rich and complex feelings and ideas. She nails feelings and sentiments perfectly, from jet-lag to loss of a loved one to cultural misunderstandings, in such a beautiful, simple way. …more
The Secret of Everything
The Secret of Everything
by Barbara O'Neal
Good looking recipes... (11/15/2009)
This is a fun, easy read with enough mystery, heat and drama to keep me turning the pages. It is also easily forgettable, as the characters are black and white, albeit cool and appealing, and the dialogue and story line are soap operatic. But it was fun to read - just don't …more
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