The Story of a New Name - Elena Ferrante

She read.

The second of the four Neapolitan Novels.

Although this did seem to drag a bit about three quarters through, it picked up again at the end and I am looking forward to the third one.

My Brilliant Friend - Elena Ferrante

She read.

I've read about the Neapolitan novels for a few years now, but wasn't sure I would like them, so put off reading them.  I'm glad I finally decided to see what they were all about. This is the first of 4 tracing the intricate relationships between two friends since childhood and the culture of their neighborhood in Naples.  It starts in present time, but quickly reverts to the beginning of the story in the 50s.  I couldn't wait to finish it and start the next one.  Ferrante's observations of the culture, the world, and the character of males and females is insightful.

Grey Salvation - Alan McDermott

He read.

Political thriller based on a country similar to the Ukraine today.  President tries to establish relationships with the EU but is hampered by Russians threatening to invade the country.  Story then becomes a typical shoot 'em up and rescue attempt.

 The Domino Game  - Greg Wilson

He read

Excellent story centering on politics and oligarchs in today's Russia.  Portrays the relationship of the oligarchs to business in the US.  Enjoyable story; factual information

Fields of Wrath - Mark Wheaton

He read

Very good.  Taking place in California, it deals with illegal migrant workers and the big corporations who exploit them resulting basically in slavery for these unfortunate migrant workers smuggled in to work in the fields.

The Fox in the Forest = J Gregson

He read.

A mystery with a couple of nice twists.  Good depiction of small town, rural England the intrigues among the characters who live there including the lord of the manor and his position in that small community.

The Widow - Fiona Barton

She read