Reviews by Nan G. (Mazomanie, WI)

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A Man of His Own
A Man of His Own
by Susan Wilson
The perfect fall read (9/1/2013)
Stunning in its simplicity and grace, A Man of His Own touched this reader deeply. The characters, including and most importantly, Pax, felt authentic and the subject is one that is particularly timely. Wilson has written a book that I will recommend to anyone wanting to …more
Golden Boy
Golden Boy
by Abigail Tarttelin
Difficult subject handled with grace (1/18/2013)
As a mental health professional who has worked extensively with trangender clients, I was curious, and more than a little apprehensive about reading Golden Boy. Curious as to how the author would approach a subject not often addressed in any form, apprehensive for the very …more
My Brilliant Friend
My Brilliant Friend
by Elena Ferrante
Rich, Complicated Storytelling (6/14/2012)
Elena Ferrante's novel My Brilliant Friend (the first in a trilogy) is not an easy, throw in the bag book for the beach. Instead, it should be savored under the shade of an old tree over days when you won't be disturbed. It is a rich story with a host of characters, all of …more
Niceville
Niceville: A Novel
by Carsten Stroud
Good Summer Read (5/18/2012)
if you are a fan of early Stephen King or Peter Straub, you will enjoy this book. Well-written, with engaging characters and a plot that kept me reading well into the night, I would recommend this for a lazy day in the hammock or on the beach. Just beware the chills the book will bring...
Before the Poison
Before the Poison
by Peter Robinson
Perfect winter afternoon reading! (11/25/2011)
First let me say I am a huge Peter Robinson fan. His Inspector Banks series is one of my favorites so I started this stand alone novel with high hopes and was not completely disappointed. Robinson's talent for transporting his readers to the scene of his novels is in high …more
Next to Love
Next to Love
by Ellen Feldman
Next to Boring (7/18/2011)
I wanted to like Next to Love. The premise--following a group of friends from WWII until the 60's-- seemed to offer a different twist to the usual "women & friendships" novel. Instead I found myself struggling to finish, in spite of some beautifully written phrases and …more
Heat Wave
Heat Wave: A Novel
by Nancy Thayer
Add this to the beach bag! (5/13/2011)
This time of year, I start my search for fiction that will keep my interest but not be too heavy (both in weight and subject!) to be tossed in the beach bag. Thayer's newest fits the bill perfectly--a well written and engaging look at how grief, loss and change affect the …more
Outside Wonderland
Outside Wonderland: A Novel
by Lorna Jane Cook
Quietly Sweet (2/13/2011)
Having recently lost and old and dear friend to a stroke I was reluctant to start Outside Wonderland, thinking it might be too close to the bone. I was wrong. In a way it has helped me feel the loss a little less due to the writer's deft use of her characters as two of them …more
A Box of Darkness
A Box of Darkness: The Story of a Marriage
by Sally Ryder Brady
The Inner Life of a Marriage (1/10/2011)
For many years, one of the themes of my reading life has been the many forms that relationships take in our lives: mothers and children, brothers and sisters, lover and lover, men and women, friends and friends. A Box of Darkness will take its place among those already on …more
The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise
The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise: A Novel
by Julia Stuart
Sweet but not too.... (8/9/2010)
A delightful book, perfect for a summer day on the porch. Sweet, quirky and bittersweet, it held my interest and left me wanting to know what happens after it ends!
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