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Big Girl, Small Town
Big Girl, Small Town
by Michelle Gallen
Definitely Not "Derry Girls" (10/30/2020)
I expected this book to be a much lighter and funny read after seeing the praises on the back cover: "darkly hilarious," "wildly entertaining," "engaging," and "captivating." It actually was very dreary and depressing to me. I failed to see the humor in her dealing with a …more
Falling
Falling
by Jane Green
Falling by Jane Green (6/23/2016)
I thoroughly enjoyed Falling. The main characters were likeable and their situations interesting, while other characters enriched the story through twists and turns and humor. The complex and strained relationships between Emma and her parents and Dominic and his parents …more
Fallen Land
Fallen Land
by Taylor Brown
Fallen Land (1/7/2016)
Fallen Land is a page-turner. The main characters are well developed and the story of life, hardships and danger in the South at the end of the Civil War are depicted vividly. The violence is graphic at times, but it underlines a more realistic view of what life was like at …more
The Good Neighbor
The Good Neighbor
by Amy Sue Nathan
The Good Neighbor (10/14/2015)
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Good Neighbor. The characters were interesting and entertaining. I loved the relationship between Izzy and wise Mrs. Feldman. I wish Mrs. Feldman lived next door to me! She was so supportive and loyal to Izzy, and Izzy was a faithful and …more
Fishbowl
Fishbowl: A Novel
by Bradley Somer
Fishbowl (6/20/2015)
I enjoyed this book -- a bittersweet story. I found the characters to be interesting and very resourceful people -- true survivors. Most of the characters were living a single life with some experiencing loneliness and struggles with their relationships. You get an ongoing …more
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