Reviews by Kim B. (Arlington, TX)

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The Paris Wife
The Paris Wife: A Novel
by Paula McLain
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain (12/14/2010)
This book was a good read. It caught my attention right away and never let go. Paula McLain did an excellent job of writing & there was a lot of historical famous names that added to the story. I knew Hemingway for a great writer, but learned the other side of his life, …more
The False Friend
The False Friend
by Myla Goldberg
Didn't disappoint, but.... (8/23/2010)
Based on the description of this book, and it's relatively short length, I had expected to devour it in one sitting. But I never really 'bonded' with the characters, even though I did like them. I rated this book a 4 because this might have been the wrong time for me to …more
Making Toast
Making Toast: A Family Story
by Roger Rosenblatt
Singing The Boppo Anthem! (11/2/2009)
Don't be misled -- this tiny book packs a huge punch; right to your heart. The author's simplistic and authentic voice gives those of us who've not walked through the dark valley of grief a true sense of the enormity of his loss. It's not often you find a book that lets you …more
Baking Cakes in Kigali
Baking Cakes in Kigali
by Gaile Parkin
Pleasant surprise (6/23/2009)
This book surprised me; although I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting. It is a warm and witty story juxtaposed against an insight on HIV/AIDS in Rwanda and the lingering effects of genocide. Its a enjoyable book that opens the readers eyes to appreciate the gifts of …more
Palace Circle
Palace Circle
by Rebecca Dean
Palace Circle (1/22/2009)
I enjoyed reading this book. While it is somewhat of a 'lightweight' - it is difficult to suspend disbelief in the characters' larger-than-life circumstances - it is a fast, easy read. So once you just 'go with it', the story is enjoyable. I was a little disturbed by the …more
The Music Teacher
The Music Teacher
by Barbara Hall
Kim (10/20/2008)
I thought the book was going to be a quick easy read, and the brief sounded really interesting. I was very disappointed in it. Pearl seemed to be a self-centered person who only thought of herself. She gets Hallie, a new young promising student, and really messes her around. …more
The Crow Road
The Crow Road
by Iain Banks
The Crow Road (9/9/2008)
The book was hard to get into. It kept switching back & forth between dad's childhood & present & Prentice's childhood & his present. There were times that you were left hanging, not knowing where the theme was going next. I felt it did not let you know …more
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