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Reviews by Melissa (Books R Us)

Hell's Corner
by David Baldacci

A GREAT BOOK (12/28/2010)

I have never read any of The Camel Club novels before so I cannot compare this novel to the others. I had no difficulty following the plot and it was a page turner. The book had many twists and turns that made it exciting. I do not like novels that are predictable and Hell' …more

Her Fearful Symmetry: A Novel
by Audrey Niffenegger

A ghost story (10/12/2010)

I enjoyed most of the book and the ghost story theme. There were parts of the book that dragged on, and some of the characters became boring. I was tempted to stop reading but I continued on. The character I liked the best was Martin( who has OCD ) and I was able to …more

Dracula in Love
by Karen Essex

A Great Book (10/12/2010)

I have never read Bram Stoker's Dracula, so I cannot compare Ms. Essex's novel to the original. I felt that the beginning of the novel was a little hard to sink my teeth into maybe because I was not familiar with the characters in the original Dracula story. As the story …more

The Hypnotist: The Reincarnationist, Book 3
by M. J. Rose

A Great Book (10/12/2010)

I really enjoyed the novel and this was the first book in the series that I had read. The plot was engaging, suspenseful, romantic and there were some twists that made the book interesting. The characters were well developed, the flow was smooth and it was easy to read. I …more

The False Friend
by Myla Goldberg

The False Friend (10/12/2010)

I did not enjoy the book as much as I thought I would. It took me a while to get into the storyline and the characters were not very interesting to me. I am not saying that the novel was bad, but there was something missing and the characters did not come to life. I have …more

The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean
by Susan Casey

A Great Book (10/12/2010)

I enjoyed the book and I was fascinated with the science behind the big waves. I have never surfed but my parents have friends who love the sport. In reading the book, I felt that I was right there with the surfers and I understand now why they are infatuated with "catching …more

Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love
by Larry Levin

A Great Book (10/5/2010)

When I first saw the cover of the book, I was drawn into the picture. Just looking at him made me laugh but it also made me think why some people can be so cruel and hurt any animal. I have a cat right now but I love dogs. The book was easy to read and I finished the book …more

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by Eve J. Chung

Based on the author’s family story, comes an extraordinary novel about a mother and her daughters’ escape from Taiwan.

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The Lilac People
by Milo Todd

For fans of All the Light We Cannot See, a poignant tale of a trans man’s survival in Nazi Germany and postwar Berlin.

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by Kristina McMorris

Brave the Shanghai tunnels in this tale of love, identity, and resilience passed through generations.

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