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The Things They Carried
by Tim O'Brien

Can you ever forget? (3/7/2020)

This book was read in its entirety two weeks ago and yet it remains on my mind everyday. Part of the reason is that there are some personal feelings of empathy having had a family member involved in this war. I have always wondered about this conflict because I haven't been …more

The Lost Man
by Jane Harper

Just okay... (1/8/2020)

I know there is a story in this book, but you really have to have patience to find it. The storyline moves so slowly and didn't really get interesting until page 237. If the purpose of the book was to explain how exciting life could be in Australia, it failed. Still, one …more

Red Letter Days
by Sarah-Jane Stratford

Another American Mistake (10/24/2019)

The pace of this book was perfect. Watching (or reading) the process of finding a person, deciding that person was a Communist, and then ruining that person's life was swift and sad.

Ms. Stratford obviously did her research and the story was gripping. At one point, I just …more

Girls Burn Brighter
by Shobha Rao

May the men stop winning (3/8/2019)

The book is extremely disturbing in its discussion of the way women are sometimes treated by societal norms. Whether it's religious beliefs, societies (most of them originated by men), or men's lack of self control, the end game is to make women feel unimportant and that …more

Force of Nature: Aaron Falk Mystery #2
by Jane Harper

Worth the Time to Read (1/7/2019)

I found this book to be interesting from the first page. It was one of the fastest reads I can remember. The plot was carried us along for a treacherous outing in the woods. The disappearance of Alice presents more questions than answers. The dual timeline keeps the story …more

The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
by Anissa Gray

Life is Complex (10/24/2018)

The story is a little disjointed, but there is an eventual wrap-up of the loose ends...the preferred outcome for any book. The most interesting aspect of "The Care" book is the fact that each person suffers their trials alone without the help or support of family. In fact, …more

Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II
by Liza Mundy

Just a history book (10/1/2018)

The purpose for picking up this book was to see how the events from Pearl Harbor going forward affected the lives of the women at that time. Most of the book gave bits of history that are common knowledge and not the stories of the young ladies who became the code girls. …more

Mississippi Blood: A Natchez Burning Novel #3
by Greg Iles

Great story, but long on words (7/17/2018)

After reading the complete series, I do not feel like I understand the racial divide in this country any better than before delving into 1800 pages. The main character came across as extremely vain and condescending, not strong and moral....very arrogant. But such is life.

I …more

Our House
by Louise Candlish

Did not see that coming! (6/14/2018)

The good and the bad of this book: the plot moved a little slower than I like; however, the ending was unpredictable. For a person who loves to read the end of the book and then sit back and enjoy the narrative, this book did not allow this option. Yes, the ending was read; …more

America for Beginners
by Leah Franqui

An Unexpected Journey (4/4/2018)

The author, Lea Franqui, introduced the characters perfectly. No person is perfect and it is not always easy to understand why someone might think differently than we do. But, if we can just take a moment to listen, just listen, there is much to be gleaned from another's …more

History of Wolves
by Emily Fridlund

Tough to Follow (11/26/2017)

After looking forward to reading this novel, the disappointment cannot be overstated. The story was difficult to follow, there was no main character to “cheer for”, and the story moved so slowly that it was difficult to continue reading to the end.

The way the book was …more

If the Creek Don't Rise
by Leah Weiss

Not to be Missed (11/2/2017)

It's rare that a book grabs you from the first sentence; and yet, that is exactly what happened. The people, the environment, the fear, the hate, the anger, the struggles...all of this made for a book that a person could not wait to keep reading. And then the ending...did …more

News of the World
by Paulette Jiles

Good Readin' (8/6/2017)

Finally, a book that wasn't 500 pages and yet told a good story from beginning to end. The story of Texas, with its lawlessness, fear, new communities, beauty. The story of two people trying to get from one side to another with great descriptive scenery and yet, two people …more

The Resurrection of Joan Ashby
by Cherise Wolas

A Book of Lists (6/4/2017)

On the pro side: the issues involved in family dynamics can be trying and can bring any family to the brink of destruction. The main character, Joan, is not a simple person, but complex with varying degrees of emotions and acceptance. The family was discussed in very honest, …more

The Atomic Weight of Love
by Elizabeth Church

Story of Life (3/30/2017)

This story still has remnants of truth when it comes to women sacrificing for the good of the family. The main character chooses her marriage and love of a disappointing man over possible achievement and true happiness. This decision happens every day. Well written with …more

June: A Novel
by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore

Refreshing (2/27/2017)

This book is the first I've read in a while that had a good story from beginning to end...and the end really wrapped up the tale. Descriptions were concise, the characters had quantifiable emotions and events. I am hoping Miranda has another book in her...anxiously waiting...

The Sellout
by Paul Beatty

Exhausting (1/28/2017)

This book did contain an interesting story; however, it was exhausting to read Paul's ramblings and run-on sentences that seemed to continue for days. Many times I realized I was seeing words but thinking of anything else.

I did not enjoy reading the book, but the story will stay with me.

Edgar and Lucy
by Victor Lodato

Many words for a slow, fast book. (11/25/2016)

The author took advantage of the English language as there were several times it was necessary to speed read through some sections.

Having the story told from various characters' perspective kept it moving and filled in questions that might have gone unanswered. Whenever a …more

This Must Be the Place: A novel
by Maggie O'Farrell

A Rare Find (8/1/2016)

This book is a true gem with believable characters and a refreshingly new story. The chapters' bouncing from year to year was a challenge (a few times I had to check to keep the story straight). The issues are relevant, feelings invoked are honest, and the story moves at a …more

The Fair Fight
by Anna Freeman

Worth the time to read (4/24/2016)

The book started a little slow, but it soon became clear that this story was one very unique tale. Every angle of each character was addressed whenever an event was introduced. No occurrence is ever viewed the same by those living through it...ask anyone who attended a …more

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