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Reviews by Robin W. (Marinette, WI)

Precious Thing
by Colette McBeth

Interesting friendship (1/5/2014)

Ms. McBeth has a strong future ahead of her. Her characters and their relationships were well developed and compelling. I found myself identifying and cheering for with the narrator. My only complaint was with the pacing of the book - it felt a little choppy.

The Red Book: A Novel
by Deborah Copaken Kogan

I really couldn't relate.... (2/23/2012)

I really couldn't related to these characters even though I only graduated from college 4 years earlier but I did want to hear more about their lives. My favorite part of the book is the jail scene - I loved that! Parking tickets - who would have thought....

The Homecoming of Samuel Lake: A Novel
by Jenny Wingfield

I love this family! (7/9/2011)

I truly enjoyed the Lake family! I was especially taken by the daughter, Swan Lake. She reminded me of Scout Finch from "To Kill a Mockingbird". Swan showed courage, determination and love for her family! This is a great summer read especially if you are headed back home …more

Heat Wave: A Novel
by Nancy Thayer

Predictable for the most part but good characters (5/4/2011)

This book has interesting character development - I wanted to know more about their lives and I cared about them. The plot line was not very original and tended to go along at a moderate pace. The setting, Nantucket, was described in an inviting way. I think the potential …more

The Ghost of Milagro Creek
by Melanie Sumner

I just don't get it..... (7/24/2010)

I have a tough time understanding a story with mystical and spiritual elements. The story jumped between time frames and was difficult for me to understand. However, I did want to keep reading - I found the characters and the locations compelling.

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