Reviews by Joanne H. (Waconia, MN)

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Prophecy: An Historical Thriller
by S.J. Parris
Mixed response (3/17/2011)
I think that I should like this book more than I do. It meets all the criteria for a good historical mystery, and is well written, though not beautifully written, as one of the editorial reviews states. The plot is well crafted, The period detail is good. Despite all thesemore
Snowdrops: A Novel
by A.D. Miller
Enter the emptiness of the hollow man (men) (11/28/2010)
If you want to visit Russia during its early experimentation with capitalism, Snow Drops could be a tourist guide to a bleak social realm, although much of the emptiness comes from an expatriate British lawyer who is the protagonist.
The setting and ambiance were unusuallymore
Juliet
by Anne Fortier
Juliet, an alternative origin to the tale of Romeo and Juliet (7/8/2010)
A good read. The plot is intriguing and quite well developed. The writing is generally good, but not great literature. Characters are fairly well realized and interesting. Setting is nicely described. There is clumsiness with language at times, reading like a trashy romance,more
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