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Beasts of a Little Land
Beasts of a Little Land: A Novel
by Juhea Kim
Beasts of a Little Land (8/10/2021)
I did like this book. However, I found myself putting it down and forgetting to pick it back up. The story was good and it had great characters, but just when I was getting interested in one character's story, the story would change to another. I liked how the story spanned …more
Piranesi
Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke
Piranesi (8/12/2020)
I loved this book. The characters are well written and stay with you long after you finish the book. The author's descriptions of the halls is amazing and I found that I wanted to explore more with Piranesi. The themes of loneliness and isolation are so relevant to our …more
Ruthie Fear
Ruthie Fear: A Novel
by Maxim Loskutoff
Ruthie Fear (6/11/2020)
The story of Ruthie and her place in the world is beautifully and poetically told. The world she inhabits is gritty and real and she vacillates between hating it and needing to be a part of it. I had to put the book down at times just to step away from the emotion I would …more
He Started It
He Started It
by Samantha Downing
He Started It (2/14/2020)
This was a page turner. I could not put this down. There were so many twists and reveals. The author does a great job of building up the suspense and keeping you guessing. I did not find many of the character very likable, however, they keep you wanting to know more about …more
The Big Finish
The Big Finish
by Brooke Fossey
The Big Finish (10/10/2019)
A charming story of great characters in an assisted living. This was a quick and easy read. I found it easy to relate to the characters.
Beirut Hellfire Society
Beirut Hellfire Society
by Rawi Hage
Beirut Hellfire Society (5/20/2019)
This was a difficult book to read. The writing is beautiful with amazing descriptions of war and life in a war torn city. However, I could not connect to any of the characters in the story. They were described well, but each person in the story seemed to hold others at bay, …more
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