Reviews by Colleen A. (Rome, GA)

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Margot
Margot: A Novel
by Wendell Steavenson
Margot (12/28/2022)
I was interested in this book because it was set in the same time frame that my life shared. Margot was a captivating character who tried to chart her own independent course despite what her mother thought she should do. Her interest in science seemed to be her passion and …more
Smalltime
Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob
by Russell Shorto
Smalltime by Russell Shorto (3/9/2021)
I found Smalltime to be a fascinating look behind the wall of secrecy regarding the business of gaming and racketeering in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. It's also the author's personal saga about the many characters who surrounded his family through the years. Russell …more
Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever
by Joshilyn Jackson
Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson (4/14/2019)
At an author event I attended some years ago, Joshilyn Jackson's witty comments about her books and writing style were very entertaining. This book is definitely a departure from her previous works. This is a dark tale of a clash of wits. Who will win this not so innocent …more
French Exit
French Exit
by Patrick deWitt
he French Exit by Patrick DeWitt (2/7/2018)
If you are looking for some characters to dislike, then this book's for you. Author Patrick DeWhit has expertly portrayed them in this novel. Here is an example of a truly dysfunctional family, long before the phrase was coined. The mother, Frances, is rude, unkind and even …more
The Story of Arthur Truluv
The Story of Arthur Truluv: A Novel
by Elizabeth Berg
The Story of Arthur Truluv (7/16/2017)
What a lovely read. This quiet, simple story deals with important questions of what it means to love, seek happiness and be connected to others. The characters of Arthur, Maddie and Lucille are well drawn. As all three are battling their personal form of loneliness, they …more
The Weight of Ink
The Weight of Ink
by Rachel Kadish
The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish (3/12/2017)
If you like a novel that encompasses richly drawn characters and a historical mystery, you will enjoy this book as I did. As for the style, both the 1660 narrative, as well as the 2000 storyline are equally compelling. Ester's restricted role as a woman, the confines of the …more
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