Reviews by Karen L. (Antelope, CA)

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Victoria
by Daisy Goodwin
Good for YA readers (11/2/2016)
This book has a lot of buzz, in part because of the tv miniseries, but in my view, the book fails to live up to the hype. Historical fiction is tricky, and while the concept of the Queen Victoria as a teenager is fresh, I was disappointed in the development of all themore
A Bitter Truth: A Bess Crawford Mystery
by Charles Todd
Bess Crawford- one lucky, plucky protaganist (9/5/2011)
There are many things to commend about "A Bitter Truth." The authors have a wonderful ability to create multi-dimensional characters and to evoke the sense of what it must have been like during World War I. And the plot twist at the end kept me guessing whodunnit until themore
Original Sin: A Sally Sin Adventure
by Beth Mcmullen
Great debut novel (3/5/2011)
Original Sin is a clever riff on the espionage novel, with a unique voice, swift pace, great characters and a plot that seems fresh for such a well-plowed genre. While the book's book jacket description seems quite tongue-in-cheek, the fact is that this is a serious spy-more
Bury Your Dead: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, #6
by Louise Penny
The best of the Three Pines mysteries (10/2/2010)
Author Louise Penny has hit a new high with "Bury Your Dead." Always strong with character development, in this book she also proves to be a skillful storyteller, with an intricate plot that comes together beautifully at the end. The author artfully manages to pack anmore
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