Fagin the Thief: A Novel
by Allison Epstein
Oliver Twist Revisited (11/27/2024)
I admit at first that I was struggling with the narrative of this book. In fact, I reread the beginning chapters several times to comprehend the content and format of this book. However, the more that I continued reading this book, I became a captive reader. By the time I had read more than 50 percent of this book, I became so engrossed in the book I that anxiously awaited the availability of my time to read as many pages as possible. I couldn't foresee how the book would end, but when I reached that end, I was totally captivated. What an enjoyable experience I had reading this book and encourage others to embark on the trials and tribulations experienced by the characters in this book.
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
by David Grann
Suspenseful! (3/10/2023)
Although the subject matter was not of great interest to me when I started reading the book, my opinion quickly changed when more of the narrative was developed. The author takes a maritime scandal and engulfs the reader in a suspenseful historical thriller! Although I usually avoid this genre of book, I suddenly was reading page after page with no thought of stopping.
The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill
by Brad Meltzer, Josh Mensch
Intrigue At It's Best! (12/20/2022)
I enjoy reading insightful and informative history as long the most important events are covered in the book. Indeed, the authors Meltzer and Mensch do admirably in focusing in on the highlights. I enjoyed the shorter chapters to read! A book I would highly recommend!
The Sunset Route: Freight Trains, Forgiveness, and Freedom on the Rails in the American West
by Carrot Quinn
Adventures Abound (7/22/2021)
Carrot Quinn's book provides a vivid in-site to an adventurous life that most people would not even consider. Her risks and dangers would pale in comparison to what most adolescent girls would ever encounter. Quinn's memoir revolves around her self-discovery of herself and a determination to rid herself of the physical and mental abuse she experienced earlier in her life and the decision to seek the freedom to emerge from an devastating life with no future she sees in Alaska. This book should be a recommendation to any book club that is seeking to offer its participants an "arm chair" adventure!
The Madwoman and the Roomba: My Year of Domestic Mayhem
by SandraTsing Loh
Captivating! (4/14/2020)
From the start of reading this book I felt like I was on a roller coaster ride. A story would slowly start off and then gradually pick up speed before one story ended and the next one began! I enjoyed the book, although as a male, senior citizen, I might be the targeted audience. The humor in the stories were infectious! If my local library book discussion group selected this book, I would gladly participate in the discussion.
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