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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Magician's Lie in Books
Oct 5, 2020
They have been calling this "Water for Elephants meets The Night Circus." Since I've never read either of those books, I could enjoy it for what it is - historical fiction, woman's murder mystery with a touch of magical realism. You can read my review of this novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/03/10/illusions-and-elusions/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Girl Puzzle: A Story of Nellie Bly in Books
Oct 5, 2020
While it seems like Nellie Bly is a hot subject these days, not all novels about her, or that were inspired by her amazing work are the same. This new biographical, historical, women's fiction novel proves that, as you'll see from my review on my blog here.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/03/the-conundrum-of-the-phenomenon/
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/05/03/the-conundrum-of-the-phenomenon/
Authors have always been told “write what you know”, but as far as I can tell, this is a rule that Mr. Burnett has shunned totally. Had it resulted in an unsuccessful novel, that would have been understandable. But amazingly, it doesn’t. You can read my review here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/02/07/fictional-blogging-for-her-life/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated This Must be the Place in Books
Oct 7, 2020
O'Farrell spans half the globe to give us a fascinating and dramatic look at loss, secrets and relationships in her newest novel. Read what I think were this book's strengths and weaknesses in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2016/12/31/here-there-and-maybe-nowhere/ (Sorry, Maggie - I can only give it 3.5 stars out of five.)
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Puttermesser Papers in Books
Oct 7, 2020
Cynthia Ozick is an amazing writer and I'm surprised I've never read anything by her before. This is probably one of the most unusual books I've ever read - and I mean that in the best possible way. You can read my review of this novel here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/02/21/a-job-of-a-woman/
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/