Review: The Drake Equation
Predictable, teen romance, enjoyed the political banter but the anti-SUV rants got a little old. Overall it was just okay.
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Review: Prayers For The Stolen
Fond of: Having gone to Mexico in the past the location of the novel is what first intrigued me, then it was the subject matter. The plot not only focused on the actual taking of a girl in the village but the aftermath and effect it had on those even years later which I found […]
As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley
First Impressions: After reading As Chimney Sweepers Come to Dust by Alan Bradley I was reminded of Sherlock Holmes. Impressions on Characters Flavia de Luce has a bit of arrogance with an “Elementary my dear Watson” air to her. It may seem like a criticism, but I really enjoy seeing that side of her. While […]
Review: Saving Grace
Kirkus Reviews likened Saving Grace to 1950s All About Eve, my favorite film and, therefore, prompted my interest. Going in I was a little wary, but was still too intrigued to pass up. Happily, “a dark romance, recalling All About Eve, where intimacy masks betrayal” is a very apt description. Fond of: Well developed characters. […]
Vanessa and Her Sister by Priya Parmar
Fond of: In Vanessa and Her Sister, Priya Parmar incorporates telegrams, letters, tickets and all sorts of tidbits to enhance the story. This creates a smorgasbord of information for the imagination’s desire. The novel is told through Vanessa’s journal which I thought was a brilliant idea as it made sure to feature the lesser known […]
The Shining by Stephen King
First Impressions I have tried to watch Forrest Gump several times but with each attempt I fall asleep. The stretch between his college football games and saving Lieutenant Dan had me yawning. Until recently this has been my experience with The Shining by Stephen King. I found it slow and wasn’t able to slog my […]
Review: Christmas After All
When I was in elementary school I loved the Dear America series. I mainly read ones that were centered around civil/WWs and as this was one of the happier ones in the series, and I have always preferred dark not-so-happy-ever-after endings, Christmas After All never made it to my bedside table. This installment was a […]
Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol by Carolyn Eberhart
Mr. Darcy’s Christmas Carol started out sweet showing an endearing relationship between he and his sister, but yet had a nice balance of melancholy after his rejected marriage proposal. This is until the three spirits arrived. George Darcy, Fitzwilliam’s father plays the Bob Marley character and was disappointed by how proud they made him. While I’m aware […]
Book Review: Wisdom Man
Fond of: I get a little nervous when reviewing biographies/autobiographies as I feel like I am judging their life. Although something about Banjo Clarke’s story struck me, and sounded like an interesting life was to be told. If I could describe Wisdom Man in one word it would be perseverance. He persevered through racism, death […]
Review: Exorcist Road
When one thinks of ‘exorcist’ Reagan, split pea soup and spinning heads come to mind. William Peter Blatty taught us all we need to know about exorcisms, what is so radically new and inventive about Exorcist Road? Casey’s exorcism is not the main focus here. It is a game of “Guess Who” to discover the […]