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Defending Jacob
Defending Jacob: A Novel
by William Landay
Well worth the time (10/26/2011)
This book differed from others (i.e. The Hour I First Believed) in that it brought to light the danger of rumors on social media and the damage they can cause....right into the courtroom. Just when I was beginning to think the plot would dissolve Mr. Landay brought in a few …more
In Search of the Rose Notes
In Search of the Rose Notes: A Novel
by Emily Arsenault
At a loss (6/19/2011)
Couldn't really find enough to say the book was good. Would appeal more to youth readers, which I'm sure is the intended market. Enjoyed the back and forth from 1990, when Rose (Charlotte and Nora's babysitter) disappeared to 2006 when Charlotte returned home to resolve …more
The Trinity Six
The Trinity Six
by Charles Cumming
Quite exceptional (2/23/2011)
I liked the fact that historical figures were employed in a work of fiction. Being old enough to remember the Philby "Sex for Secrets" scandal made this book extremely interesting. There are quite a few characters (I kept a roster) but they are well woven into the plot. I …more
The False Friend
The False Friend
by Myla Goldberg
Unsatisfying ending (8/8/2010)
Overall the book was OK but could have been much more. At some point we've all either been the bully, the bullied or the bystander too afraid to intervene knowing we should. The lack of closure at the end was disappointing. If the book had been any longer than it was I …more
Beautiful Assassin
Beautiful Assassin: A Novel
by Michael C. White
Overall, worth reading (3/14/2010)
A good story but a bit laborious to get to the more interesting part when she comes to the US to promote the Russian war effort. A bit implausible that Mrs. Roosevelt would 'take her under her wing' as she did and become so personal with her. I would have liked to see more …more
Heresy
Heresy
by S.J. Parris
Bit of a slow start but don't give up.... (12/22/2009)
Excellent historical fiction, very well researched. Many plot twists but logically linked and difficult to put down. Great character development and easy to keep track of who's related and the school hierarchy. Hard to think of that much religious persecution existing...all …more
The Book of Illumination
The Book of Illumination: A Novel from the Ghost Files
by Mary Ann Winkowski
Worth reading (10/11/2009)
Nice blend of mystery and history. The ending could have been better. It seemed anti-climactic but believable. It did everything I ask a book to do....teach me something I didn't know yesterday and provide entertainment. Very enjoyable read after a day at work but not riveting.
The Last Bridge
The Last Bridge
by Teri Coyne
The Last Bridge....family dynamics (6/11/2009)
I thought the book was excellent. Good character development. I enjoyed how the story line went from current to childhood experiences that contributed and had a correlation to what was currently happening in the character's lives. It lent credence to how their adult lives …more
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