Blood Flag - Steve Martini
She read; he is reading it.
Another in the Paul Madriani series. This one could have been written a little better, but I enjoyed it. I liked that he took what seemed a little far fetched and made it more plausible.
Thursday, June 30, 2016
The Pursuit - Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg
She read.
I do enjoy Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series...mostly, I guess because they make such fun out of New Jersey! This is one of the "Fox and O'Hare" series. I made myself read the one from this series. I tried this one, but it was so silly (not funny...just silly) and blithely written that I quit after 50 pages.
She read.
I do enjoy Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series...mostly, I guess because they make such fun out of New Jersey! This is one of the "Fox and O'Hare" series. I made myself read the one from this series. I tried this one, but it was so silly (not funny...just silly) and blithely written that I quit after 50 pages.
Saturday, June 25, 2016
The Last Time She Saw Him - Jane Haseldine
She read
Publication date: June 28, 2016
This is the author's first novel and it appears that it may be the first of a series. It's difficult to write this review. I liked the first 3/4s of this book. Haseldine employs great use of descriptive language. I really enjoyed her writing, feeling as though I were actually observing scenes. I didn't want to put the book down initially, but I thought it unraveled as it got near the end and I did put it down because I needed a break from it. It seemed to descend into a perverse, violent Keystone komedy of actions. That said, I thought it was a good debut and am looking forward to her next novel, hoping that style will win out over substance and her character's actions will become more realistic.
She read
Publication date: June 28, 2016
This is the author's first novel and it appears that it may be the first of a series. It's difficult to write this review. I liked the first 3/4s of this book. Haseldine employs great use of descriptive language. I really enjoyed her writing, feeling as though I were actually observing scenes. I didn't want to put the book down initially, but I thought it unraveled as it got near the end and I did put it down because I needed a break from it. It seemed to descend into a perverse, violent Keystone komedy of actions. That said, I thought it was a good debut and am looking forward to her next novel, hoping that style will win out over substance and her character's actions will become more realistic.
Friday, June 24, 2016
The Necessary Death of Lewis Winter - Malcolm Mackay
He read.
Another of Malcolm Mackay's novels.
THIS (not the one below) was the first of an interesting trilogy dealing with Glasgow underworld. Excellent depiction of the characters and their positions. Introduces the main characters for the rest of series.Focuses on Calum,a hired gun for the mob and his exploits. Still think the third. (which he read first) was the best of the trilogy.
He read.
Another of Malcolm Mackay's novels.
THIS (not the one below) was the first of an interesting trilogy dealing with Glasgow underworld. Excellent depiction of the characters and their positions. Introduces the main characters for the rest of series.Focuses on Calum,a hired gun for the mob and his exploits. Still think the third. (which he read first) was the best of the trilogy.
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Small Great Things - Jodi Picoult
She read
Publishing Date: Oct. 11, 2016
She read
Publishing Date: Oct. 11, 2016
In this sure to be another best seller, Picoult tackles a frank presentation of racism, both overt and covert and something we all harbor in one way or another.
The plot has been summarized in other reviews; it won’t be repeated here. The story is told from three points of view, including that of a white supremacist; some of those passages were tough to read, yet so relevant in today’s political climate.
It is evident that a lot of research, thought, and compassion went into this novel. The ending may seem too contrived for some, but I think it was “just”.
Small Great Things can be a quick, compelling read, or it can invite a lot of introspection on the part of the reader. It would make a great choice for book clubs not afraid of an honest discussion. Don’t neglect the Author’s Notes at the end.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
How a Gunman Says Goodbye - Malcolm Mackay
He read
This is the second book in a trilogy; he read the third one first and really liked it. Focused on an aging killer and the rise of a new, young killer in a crime organization, this was not as interesting as the third one was. The character development in the third was excellent, this one not as much. The author has a good grasp of the underworld in Glasgow.
He read
This is the second book in a trilogy; he read the third one first and really liked it. Focused on an aging killer and the rise of a new, young killer in a crime organization, this was not as interesting as the third one was. The character development in the third was excellent, this one not as much. The author has a good grasp of the underworld in Glasgow.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
The Day the Rich Men Burned - Malcolm Mackay
Excellent story set in Glasgow and the criminal activities of money lenders and enforcers. Interesting how money lending/enforcing is done there vs in the US. Great story of two young men growing up on the streets of Glasgow with no future and how they evolve into this trade and the tragic outcome.Enjoyed this book so much, going to read more by this author.
Excellent story set in Glasgow and the criminal activities of money lenders and enforcers. Interesting how money lending/enforcing is done there vs in the US. Great story of two young men growing up on the streets of Glasgow with no future and how they evolve into this trade and the tragic outcome.Enjoyed this book so much, going to read more by this author.
The Rent Collector - Camron Wright
He Read
Dramatic story in the f capital city of Cambodia and the people who live in make their living off of the dumps. Fictional story but loosely based on actual characters the author knew. Good depiction of the poverty, hopelessness and eventually one family's minor escape via the rent collector how, in a past life, a teacher and how she used education to help this family crawl out of the misery of the dumps.
He Read
Dramatic story in the f capital city of Cambodia and the people who live in make their living off of the dumps. Fictional story but loosely based on actual characters the author knew. Good depiction of the poverty, hopelessness and eventually one family's minor escape via the rent collector how, in a past life, a teacher and how she used education to help this family crawl out of the misery of the dumps.
Friday, June 3, 2016
15th Affair - James Patterson
She read.
The Women's Murder Club series is the only one of Patterson's series that I read. If you are a fan of this series, you will enjoy yet another one, although this takes a bit of a dark turn with Lindsay's husband, Joe, exposing a secret life. While you could read this one cold without reading any of the previous ones, there isn't much character development and you might enjoy it better if you read the entire series from the beginning. As old, familiar characters, I was able to fill in a lot as I read, otherwise, it might have seemed a bit sketchy.
She read.
The Women's Murder Club series is the only one of Patterson's series that I read. If you are a fan of this series, you will enjoy yet another one, although this takes a bit of a dark turn with Lindsay's husband, Joe, exposing a secret life. While you could read this one cold without reading any of the previous ones, there isn't much character development and you might enjoy it better if you read the entire series from the beginning. As old, familiar characters, I was able to fill in a lot as I read, otherwise, it might have seemed a bit sketchy.
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