Reviews by Melinda H. (Cornelius, NC)

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The Big Finish
by Brooke Fossey
Cute (11/23/2019)
This is a cute, albeit predictable story. Although I enjoyed the book somewhat, I never connected with the characters in a way that made me say "you must meet my new friends". The summary on the back of the book tells you everything you need to know, and it's not hard tomore
Meet Me at the Museum
by Anne Youngson
enjoyable (4/30/2018)
Meet Me at the Museum is an enjoyable exchange of letters between two middle-aged people who start out as strangers and gradually progress into a powerful friendship. At times, the story is very informative about primitive peoples and their culture. At other times, quitemore
Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After
by Heather Harpham
charming (6/29/2017)
I admit, it seems strange to use the word charming to describe such a medically centered book, but it is truly nothing short. Although a difficult topic, Harpham manages to portray her deeply personal story with charm and grace. Her voice never loses its underlyingmore
The Gypsy Moth Summer
by Julia Fierro
great summer read (5/8/2017)
The premise of the Gypsy Moth Summer by Julia Fierro is an interesting one enhanced by the diversity of her characters. The addition of the moth facts and the parallels between the gypsy moths and the individual elevated my engagement and interest. Fierro paints a vividmore
If We Were Villains
by M. L. Rio
captivating! (4/5/2017)
For those of you who are Shakespeare fans, this is an innovative tale of intrigue with a unique twist on language and method. For those who, so far, haven't come to love the Bard's style, this will convert you! Although I was able to predict the final result, the journeymore
The Typewriter's Tale
by Michiel Heyns
well-written, however flat (1/27/2017)
Although The Typewriter's Tale was well written and maintained its integrity to the subject, I found it to be less than engaging. I never developed an attachment to or a sympathy for Frieda, the main character, or to her employer (Henry James) for that matter. Accounts ofmore
Manderley Forever
by Tatiana de Rosnay
fascinating (12/23/2016)
Reading Manderley Forever by Tatiana De Rosnay instantly transported me back to one of my favorite homes in literature. Although this is actually the biography of Daphne De Maurier, I couldn't help but relate everything to my treasured memory of Rebecca and Manderley.
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Her Name Is Rose
by Christine Breen
Lovely (3/12/2015)
On the first page of Her Name is Rose I immediately cringed thinking this was going to be another cancer story, like so many others. However, I was thrilled to discover that was not the case. Christine Breen has created a lovely story of a mother and daughter. Her Name ismore
The Scavenger's Daughters: Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters, Book One
by Kay Bratt
Great read! (7/14/2013)
I have to admit, when I saw the cover - I judged. It looks like it is going to be one of those flowery, sappy books with absolutely no depth. I was wrong! This is an intelligent, albeit quick read. I loved everything about this story, from the poverty stricken, butmore
A Nearly Perfect Copy
by Allison Amend
A Nearly Perfect Copy (4/11/2013)
I read this book because I am fascinated by the art world and its many facets; however, very quickly, I found myself caught off guard by the dichotomy found within the walls of the story. I found the parallels to be a fascinating ride sweeping me through the pages of thismore
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