Reviews by Dorothy S. (Hendersonville, NC)

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The Land of Decoration: A Novel
by Grace McCleen
The Land of Decoration (3/16/2012)
Wow! I'm nearly speechless. I found this book to be extremely compelling and well written. The fact that the entire narrative is told in the voice of a child, a very gifted and sensitive one at that, is one of the book's most unique features.

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The Most Dangerous Thing
by Laura Lippman
Secrets, lies, dangerous things! (8/26/2011)
This is my first Lippman read, and I was not disappointed. Family dynamics, intrigue and a whole gamut of emotional responses: this book had it all. I was, however, a bit confused by the continual shift of focus, not only among characters, but also between past and present.more
Turn of Mind
by Alice LaPlante
Turn of Mind by Alice Laplante (5/24/2011)
Laplante's first novel is a brilliant portrayal of a powerful women's journey to oblivion. Loss of control in itself is horrifying. Losing control of your mind is the ultimate nightmare. Through Dr. Jennifer White's often disjointed and poignant journal we travel thismore
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Before Dorothy
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Before Oz, Aunt Em leaves Chicago for Kansas in a powerful tale of courage, change, and new beginnings by Hazel Gaynor.

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