Reviews by Marian Y. (Troutdale, OR)

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Mrs. Plansky's Revenge
by Spencer Quinn
Mrs. Plansky's Revenge (5/4/2023)
"Mrs. Planksy's Revenge" is a delightful book, a nice combination of mystery, humor, and a little romance. Mrs. Plansky is a 71-year-old widow living a comfortable, if lonely, life. When Mrs. Planksy falls victim to cybercrime, she refuses to be a victim. Instead, she setsmore
This Other Eden: A Novel
by Paul Harding
This Other Eden by Paul Harding (1/30/2023)
"This Other Eden" is a remarkable book of historical fiction based on a disturbing true story from the early twentieth century on an island off the coast of Maine.  Built around the themes of heritage and home, the story is told in language so rich that the settingmore
Wade in the Water: A Novel
by Nyani Nkrumah
Wade in the Water by Nyani Nkrumah (11/13/2022)
Raw and heartbreaking, "Wade in the Water" by Nyani Nkrumah tells the story of an 11-year-old girl in 1980s Mississippi. I found this to be a worthwhile, thought-provoking book. I gained some perspectives I hadn't previously considered about slavery, Jim Crow, Civil Rights,more
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Broken Country (Reese's Book Club)
by Clare Leslie Hall
A love triangle reveals deadly secrets in this thriller for fans of The Paper Palace and Where the Crawdads Sing.

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