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Fools of Fortune
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Fools of Fortune by William Trevor - a classic early novel from one of the world's greatest writers...

Christine A. (965 KP) rated The Night Window: A Jane Hawk Novel in Books
Jun 25, 2019
5th and final novel of the Jane Hawk series
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review.
4.51 · 2,534 ratings ·
The Night Window by Dean Koontz is the 5th and final Jane Hawk novel in the series. I have read many books by Koontz and am a fan of his Odd Thomas series. Somehow, I missed reading his Jane Hawk series.
I was provided with a copy of the 5th novel and, to give a fair review, needed to read the earlier books in the series. I am so glad that I did. I could not put them down! It would help, but you do not need to read the other books. However, you would be missing out on an excellent and chilling series. Koontz gives you enough information, so you have a general outline of the events leading up to The Night Window.
In the Silent Corner, the first novel, Jane begins a campaign to reveal the truth about her husband's suicide. Early on, we learn a number of government officials and other influential individuals with the help of nanotechnology and an army of mind-altered citizens are responsible. It is the possibility of this "revolution" occurring that makes the story so disturbing. Often you find supernatural creepiness in Koontz's books, but I found this series to be the scariest.
This review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 6/24/19.
4.51 · 2,534 ratings ·
The Night Window by Dean Koontz is the 5th and final Jane Hawk novel in the series. I have read many books by Koontz and am a fan of his Odd Thomas series. Somehow, I missed reading his Jane Hawk series.
I was provided with a copy of the 5th novel and, to give a fair review, needed to read the earlier books in the series. I am so glad that I did. I could not put them down! It would help, but you do not need to read the other books. However, you would be missing out on an excellent and chilling series. Koontz gives you enough information, so you have a general outline of the events leading up to The Night Window.
In the Silent Corner, the first novel, Jane begins a campaign to reveal the truth about her husband's suicide. Early on, we learn a number of government officials and other influential individuals with the help of nanotechnology and an army of mind-altered citizens are responsible. It is the possibility of this "revolution" occurring that makes the story so disturbing. Often you find supernatural creepiness in Koontz's books, but I found this series to be the scariest.
This review was published on Philomathinphila.com on 6/24/19.

In Youth Is Pleasure
Book
A tender and fierce account of boyhood and nascent homosexual desire First published in 1945, In...

The Sealwoman's Gift
Book
***SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN, THE WAVERTON GOOD READ AWARD & LONGLISTED FOR THE BEST FIRST...
Historical Fiction

Kai (5 KP) rated Will Grayson, Will Grayson in Books
Nov 29, 2017
Brilliant novel, slightly confusing to read on my kindle app on my phone as there was no way to distinguish between the two chapters - it took me a while to understand what was happening! But I absolutely loved it and would definitely recommend it - along with most other John Green books!

Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated Silence in Books
Jul 26, 2017
Silently haunting
A beautiful novel depicting a Jesuit priest who questions his faith after landing in Japan during the 17th century. It is a story with many temptations and plot twists set to test the priest to his limit. All around him, Christians fall to apostasy. A simple, yet touching tale.

Suswatibasu (1703 KP) rated The Loney in Books
Jul 26, 2017
Odd gothic thriller
The last part was the best part of this entire novel. Incredibly slow to start and for a very long time the religious subplot seemed pointless. There's also a lot of holes in the story like what happened to the baby's mother? Feel like it's been overhyped.

Sarah (7800 KP) rated Equal Rites: Discworld Novel 3 in Books
Aug 10, 2017
Another great Discworld story
Terry Pratchett does it again with yet another great Discworld novel. Although the main protagonist Esk can be a little grating at times, Equal Rites introduces a fantastic character in Granny Weatherwax and tells an age old familiar story of men versus women, with a fantasy spin.

Jaycee Lynn Funk (1 KP) rated My Not So Perfect Life: A Novel in Books
May 1, 2018
Classic Kinsella
Kinsella is back with another light hearted, funny, wonderful novel. Something interesting is that Katie, the main character, is a little more down to earth and less crazy than the typical Kinsella heroine (whole I love just as much). This was a fun read. ?
Finally a real novel as we watch Garibaldi and Bester play cat and mouse in a book set after the series ends. Drama, suspense, and real character development. A great read.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-babylon-5-final-reckoning.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/02/book-review-babylon-5-final-reckoning.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.