Reviews by Gail G. (Hernando, FL)

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Libby Lost and Found
Libby Lost and Found: A Novel
by Stephanie Booth
Disappointing (8/13/2024)
I was looking forward to reading this book and I wanted to like it, but it just didn't happen. I didn't like any of the characters except for Peanut. The others were annoying and not real to me. I know this was a take off on the Harry Potter series but I don't think it was …more
The Cleaner
The Cleaner: A Novel
by Brandi Wells
Different (2/5/2024)
This book was not what I expected. It is an unusual format. There are no chapters at all and is simply a running account of the night shift cleaning lady at a large office building. She has the idea that she controls what happens with the company and it's employees. She …more
The Mystery Writer
The Mystery Writer: A Novel
by Sulari Gentill
An interesting read! (1/3/2024)
I found this book a little slow and confusing in the beginning but after about 75 pages I was hooked on the story. It's an unusual story with lots of twists and turns. I got a little lost a couple times with the conspiracies but I'm glad I stuck with it. I recommend it to …more
Day
Day: A Novel
by Michael Cunningham
Disappointing (10/3/2023)
The format of this book is interesting. It takes place on the same day in three consecutive years the middle of which was the pandemic year of lockdown. I initially thought that the pandemic lockdown would take a more prominent place in the story. Wrong! It was the shortest …more
King of the Armadillos
King of the Armadillos
by Wendy Chin-Tanner
Loved this book! (6/1/2023)
This story touches on so many issues. It tells of Victor, a young immigrant Chinese teen who is diagnosed with Hansen's Disease (leprosy) and is sent to a government hospital in Louisiana for treatment. During the 2 years he is there, he matures and learns much about life …more
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