Reviews by Sandra G. (Middleton, WI)

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The House of Velvet and Glass: A Novel
by Katherine Howe
Top-notch historical fiction (3/17/2012)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Every time I had a few spare minutes I wanted to get back to it. I would ordinarily not choose a book with a paranormal subplot, but Sybil's experiences were riveting. The elegant writing style, the rich language, and the masterful charactermore
The Dressmaker: A Novel
by Kate Alcott
Good for historical fiction fans (10/10/2011)
We are all familiar with the sinking of the Titanic. This novel takes us beyond the tragedy of April 14, 1912 to the Senate hearings that followed , and the effects these events had on the survivors. Lots of historical details are woven in, such as the inclusion of "themore
Ever By My Side: A Memoir in Eight Acts Pets
by Dr. Nick Trout
Heartwarming and Heartwrenching (12/28/2010)
Dr. Trout's memoir will be appreciated most by dog lovers. Parts of the book will make you laugh out loud; other parts will bring you to tears. I enjoyed following Trout's relationship with his father, their bond forged by their mutual love of dogs. His writing style ismore
The Clouds Beneath the Sun
by Mackenzie Ford
Hard to put down! (7/10/2010)
The back cover says this is "an irresistible page-turner of forbidden love on the wild plains of East Africa." This novel is FAR more than a love story! (The love story doesn't begin until page 330!) I was drawn in after reading three pages. The descriptions of the Maasai,more
Heresy
by S.J. Parris
A very well-written, unusual mystery novel (12/13/2009)
Soon after his arrival at Oxford in 1583, former monk Giordano Bruno begins wondering whom he can really trust. This sense of unease permeates the novel, keeping the reader guessing along with Bruno as he attempts to identify who is responsible for the sudden deaths ofmore
South of Broad
by Pat Conroy
Wanted to love this book! (9/23/2009)
Conroy's vivid descriptions and imagery really bring Charleston to life, the place he calls "the most beautiful streets in America." The setting is the book's strongest element. I was disappointed by many of the characters who struck me as either stereotypes or caricatures.more
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