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Ordinary Girls
Ordinary Girls: A Memoir
by Jaquira Díaz
Disjointed Story of an Extraordinary Girl (9/28/2019)
Parts of this book read as if pieced together, combining both past and future thoughts and actions with a present storyline. I struggled to maintain the thread as I read through sections of the book. I admire the author's survival skills and ultimate triumph to become the …more
The Shadow King
The Shadow King: A Novel
by Maaza Mengiste
Plodding Story of Italian Invasion of Ethiopia (7/5/2019)
It helps to have some prior historical background of Ethiopia falling to Mussolini's Italian forces to truly appreciate the story of The Shadow King and his female bodyguard fighters. The author's lyrically written novel proved more of an obstacle to the narrative than …more
Patsy
Patsy: A Novel
by Nicole Dennis-Benn
Bittersweet American Dream (6/16/2019)
This book paints a bittersweet story of what it means to be an undocumented woman of color in the USA. On the face of it, Patsy's life in America over the years doesn't seem as successful as the life she led in Jamaica. However, the dream she imagines upon arriving in New …more
The Last Romantics
The Last Romantics
by Tara Conklin
Contemporary Novel Set in the Future (12/14/2018)
This novel presents a story of contemporary familial dysfunction in a setting covering the years 1981 to 2079. Fiona is the narrator with the voices of her older siblings and mother also telling aspects if their individual perspectives. While I could relate to many of the …more
Golden Child
Golden Child
by Claire Adam
Very good book! Complex and disturbing (10/24/2018)
This story of the Deyalsingh family and the critical decision that changes all of their lives is well-written, complex, and disturbing. I was not expecting the ending and the dilemma presented by the disappearance of Clyde's son Paul results in a realistic and thought- …more
A Ladder to the Sky
A Ladder to the Sky: A Novel
by John Boyne
Thought-provoking, chilling suspense (9/14/2018)
This book was well-written with an unexpected ending. The story kept my interest and Maurice Swift's unwavering ambition to be a renowned writer prevails to the end. Maurice's efforts to reach his goals go from being fairly manipulative to disturbing and even frightening. …more
America for Beginners
America for Beginners
by Leah Franqui
Excellent, heartwarming story! (3/25/2018)
This is one of the best books I've read this year! From start to finish, this story of three very different yet similar people on a guided tour across the USA is beautifully written, emotional and suspenseful at the same time. The novel underscores what most people already …more
As Bright as Heaven
As Bright as Heaven
by Susan Meissner
Warm and satisfying story (10/11/2017)
This book is a loving story of family, determination and hope in the face of great personal tragedy and loss. The author captures the historical significance of World War One and the 1918 flu epidemic and skillfully moves the Bright family through both events into the 1920s. …more
The Necklace
The Necklace
by Claire McMillan
Exceptional Book! (6/10/2017)
This is one of the best books I've read this year. The interwoven telling of the Moon of Nizam necklace and the Quincy family's secret history result in an intriguing, romantic and suspenseful mystery. I highly recommend this book.
If We Were Villains
If We Were Villains
by M. L. Rio
Plodding suspense thriller (4/1/2017)
This book is a literary suspense thriller with numerous Shakespearean lines, roles and characters underscoring the story. The main characters are well-developed and the book starts off well but gets muddled in the middle.
I See You
I See You
by Clare Mackintosh
Fast-paced suspense (11/27/2016)
Very good suspense thriller. The author plays on our fear of the unknown in a contemporary setting -- the internet -- and it leads to twists and turns through the end of the story and an interesting surprise.
Florence Gordon
Florence Gordon
by Brian Morton
Excellent Book! (8/23/2015)
This is one of the best books I've read this year! I recommend this novel to all readers but if you are transitioning as an older adult, I think Florence's story is particularly thoughtful, laughable, gritty and realistic. The author presents an honest look at family …more
A Good Family
A Good Family
by Erik Fassnacht
Thoughtful and realistic story of a contemporary family (5/15/2015)
I found the story intriguing and relatable, bittersweet yet optimistic. The personal journey of each family member is at times funny, sad, redeeming, and heroic. I recommend this book for its well-written and realistic depiction of modern family dynamics.
Descent
Descent
by Tim Johnston
So-So Thriller (11/9/2014)
I was riveted by the first half of the book but the last half of the book was not-so-thrilling. The author did a good job with character development and detailing the geographical surroundings so well that I could visualize the landscape. The story started off strong but …more
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