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The Devotion of Suspect X
by Keigo Higashino

Devotion of Suspect X (1/6/2011)

An outstanding cat-and-mouse crime novel in which, I swear, you will read with one eyebrow raised the entire time! Keigo Higashino points out that "Theories and logic are all very well, but intuition's one of the best weapons in a detective's arsenal." True, but is it …more

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
by Amy Chua

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (10/29/2010)

I'm torn on what rating to apply here - on one hand, I was deeply engrossed in the book and read it in one sweep which would indicate a high score - on the other hand, I am so vehemently opposed to the author's views that the majority of that score is negated. Objectively …more

Bad Boy: An Inspector Banks Novel
by Peter Robinson

Bad Boy (7/12/2010)

This story ramps up the action nicely with clearly defined heroes and villains. Interesting contrast between American gun laws vs. British as well as the criminal investigation process. For new readers to Peter Robinson, "Bad Boy" may not be the best place to start as there …more

Learning to Lose: A Novel
by David Trueba

Learning to Lose is a Winner! (5/6/2010)

The epitome of a page-turner, you continue on even though the alarm is set to go off in 2 hours – but you have to know what happens next, what secret will be revealed, what are the implications? Is it possible to read between your fingers covering your eyes? You bet! …more

Pearl of China: A Novel
by Anchee Min

Pearl of China (1/28/2010)

“Pearl of China” offers a look at the life of Pearl S. Buck, the first woman to win the Noble Prize for Literature for her novels of China. Using Buck’s fictional Chinese friend, Willow Yee as the view point, we are offered a dramatic view of a turbulent time in China’s …more

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