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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated A White Wind Blew in Books
Oct 7, 2020
This is a sweeping novel about a TB hospital Louisville, Kentucky, which takes place in 1929 during the height of the epidemic, and the man who brought both his past, his faith and his music to treating his patents. You can read my full review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/02/06/music-to-soothe-the-tb-chest/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Henna House in Books
Oct 7, 2020
The ancient tradition of Henna comes to life with all its intricacies and beauty in this story that follows one girl through her journey from childhood to maturity across Yemen and as far as Israel. Read my review of this evocative novel here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/08/03/the-painted-designs-of-yemenite-jewish-women/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Beautful Beureaucrat in Books
Oct 7, 2020
When Josephine discovers the significance of the data she inputs for her job, her world takes a very scary turn. What's more, her husband Joseph has been staying away from their ugly sublet for whole nights at a time. Read my review of this scary but thought provoking novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/07/data-in-lives-out.html
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Mystery of Henri Pick in Books
Oct 7, 2020
4.5/5 stars.
This is one of the most unusual novels I've ever read, and it is so layered you'd think its almost an onion, but it is deceptively simple at the same time. Take a look at my #bookreview of this novel on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/06/12/a-revealingly-obscure-story/
This is one of the most unusual novels I've ever read, and it is so layered you'd think its almost an onion, but it is deceptively simple at the same time. Take a look at my #bookreview of this novel on my blog here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2020/06/12/a-revealingly-obscure-story/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Sleeping Patterns in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Have we found another Ondaatje? J.R. Crook's debut novel might just remind you of his style, but is ultimately unique. The brevity of the book does nothing if not emphasize the power of the prose and impact of its meaning. You can read my review here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/04/08/a-dream-within-a-dream/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated My So-Called Ruined Life (Tate McCoy, #1) in Books
Oct 7, 2020
If you were only 16, your mother was murdered, and your father in jail for the crime, you probably wouldn't have a clue how to handle it, but that's exactly what Tate McCoy has to do. Read my review of this beautiful YA debut novel by Melanie Bishop, here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/05/07/finding-buoyancy/
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Paul Tyrrell (139 KP) rated Odd Thomas (2014) in Movies
Apr 16, 2020
Odd by name, but not Odd by nature
Well acted and Yelchin always a good watch. More than decent supporting cast and a good adaptation of the source novel by Dean Koontz.
Well worth a watch and currently on Amazon Prime
Well worth a watch and currently on Amazon Prime
The Sinner - Season 1
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An American drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Petra Hammesfahr. A...