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The War Reporter
by Martin Fletcher
Thriller but short on character development (8/2/2015)
I wanted this to be a 5 star book. The subject matter was riveting. The action was thrilling. The characterization came up short particularly at the end where everything was wrapped up a bit quickly for them. Yes they did help each deal with the aftermath of terror butmore
The Perfect Comeback of Caroline Jacobs
by Matthew Dicks
Believable dialogue; some character dislikes (6/4/2015)
Overall an enjoyable quick read. I found the dialogue to be realistic except for Polly's inappropriate language. I had a disconnect with her using that language with her parents and not just in stress situations.

I also found Polly to be a bit too wise for her years. As a 15more
Letters to the Lost
by Iona Grey
Quest for love (3/2/2015)
How did events during WWII in London relate to what's happening to 2 people in London in 2011? The author uses time shifting to tell 2 stories that are ultimately related. She handled the shifts in stories well. At times the prose was not as tight as it could have been.more
A Fireproof Home for the Bride
by Amy Scheibe
Started great then fell apart for me (12/4/2014)
The plot & characters engaged me at the start of the book. The issues described and the picture of that time were well handled at the start. However as the book progressed, the writing started to wear on me. The similes and use of adjectives were distracting me from themore
The Last Good Paradise
by Tatjana Soli
Needs more focus (11/6/2014)
While I enjoyed the refresher on ecological & social issues, my willing suspension of disbelief in plot & characters was overwhelmed. I feel the book would benefit from fewer minor story lines & tighter focus on the main characters & plot. Still it will makemore
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