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Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated The World Outside in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Growing up in NJ during the 1980's and 90's I recall hearing the news about the incident in Crown Heights. I have some experience with Lubavitch in a community that I worked security in which was a mix with blacks. There was quite some conflict. It was a class of cultures.
[The World Outside] by [Eva Wiseman] was simply written but at times seemed to be like an after school special plot. It seems to be written for a specific community who can not read it. I would have liked to see more about the external conflict mixed with the internal conflict. Given the setting I feel this should have played a bigger role and given those not familiar with the history more background.
[The World Outside] by [Eva Wiseman] was simply written but at times seemed to be like an after school special plot. It seems to be written for a specific community who can not read it. I would have liked to see more about the external conflict mixed with the internal conflict. Given the setting I feel this should have played a bigger role and given those not familiar with the history more background.
Chris Hooker (419 KP) rated Dynamite Fishermen (Beirut Trilogy, #1) in Books
Jan 12, 2018
Since I received my first book by [Preston Fleming] through Library Thing I have been impressed. [Dynamite Fishermen] did not disappoint me. I really enjoy the way he tells a story and believe Conrad Prosser could compete with Jack Ryan. Except maybe not a pure as Ryan which makes him more credible as a government employee.
The setting of Beirut in the 1980's really was in intriguing setting especially growing up in the 1980's and remembering the weekly new reports. This is an often forgotten time of American history when we supported Iraq and Saddam. I hope this book is widely read by a younger generation and gives them a new perspective of America in the Middle East. Also it was an awesome book.
The setting of Beirut in the 1980's really was in intriguing setting especially growing up in the 1980's and remembering the weekly new reports. This is an often forgotten time of American history when we supported Iraq and Saddam. I hope this book is widely read by a younger generation and gives them a new perspective of America in the Middle East. Also it was an awesome book.
ArecRain (8 KP) rated Off Limits (Aces Hockey, #1.5) in Books
Jan 18, 2018
I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.
The second work I read by this author, and I honestly enjoyed it more. That may have more to do with the fact that I love friends to lovers stories. While I understand the male leads hesitation, I feel that its less realistic in adults especially since his torture is self-induced. I was also annoyed that the female lead was crushing on him even though she brought a date with her. I find that tasteless and childish.
Ignoring all that, it was a cute quick read with enough heat between the leads to make it feel real and the author is great at writing engaging dialogue.
The second work I read by this author, and I honestly enjoyed it more. That may have more to do with the fact that I love friends to lovers stories. While I understand the male leads hesitation, I feel that its less realistic in adults especially since his torture is self-induced. I was also annoyed that the female lead was crushing on him even though she brought a date with her. I find that tasteless and childish.
Ignoring all that, it was a cute quick read with enough heat between the leads to make it feel real and the author is great at writing engaging dialogue.
Zuky the BookBum (15 KP) rated A Visit to the House on Terminal Hill in Books
Mar 15, 2018
<i>And what would you do with Mr. Teal anyway?
Ghislains face softened. Get him to show me whats inside him.</i>
Gulp.
This story left me wanting more. I read through this so quickly and when I reached the end I was shocked that nothing else became of the story.
This was an enjoyable read. The perfect amount of creepiness and some excellent subtle paranormal things going on. I just need more of it! What happened to Barnes, the cow and what what was in that window seat? Why was Ghislain bonkers and living alone in such a large gorgeous house? What happened during the night? Was Cyrus really what he seemed?
So many question, no answers!
Ghislains face softened. Get him to show me whats inside him.</i>
Gulp.
This story left me wanting more. I read through this so quickly and when I reached the end I was shocked that nothing else became of the story.
This was an enjoyable read. The perfect amount of creepiness and some excellent subtle paranormal things going on. I just need more of it! What happened to Barnes, the cow and what what was in that window seat? Why was Ghislain bonkers and living alone in such a large gorgeous house? What happened during the night? Was Cyrus really what he seemed?
So many question, no answers!
Erika Kehlet (21 KP) rated Cat Got Your Cash (Kitty Couture Mystery #2) in Books
Feb 21, 2018
Lacy Crocker is back in another fun and fur-filled adventure. The story wastes no time getting right to the business of murder when Lacy goes to meet her design hero to show off some of her creations, she finds the designer dead on the floor in her home. As much as to protect the dead womans Siamese as to see justice done, Lacy jumps right in to find the killer. With a clever heroine, a dash of romance, and cats galore, theres something in this cozy to please almost everyone.
Enjoy the guest post from author Julie Chase on <a href="https://booksthething.com/2017/04/19/cat-got-your-cash-guest-post-and-giveaway/">my blog</a>.
Enjoy the guest post from author Julie Chase on <a href="https://booksthething.com/2017/04/19/cat-got-your-cash-guest-post-and-giveaway/">my blog</a>.