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Rachel Howser Roberts (96 KP) rated The Rules of Magic in Books

Jun 21, 2018

The Rules of Magic

Alice Hoffman | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry

8.6

(14 Ratings)

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Timeline doesn’t seem to make sense (0 more)

Better than the original

I love backstories, and this one didn’t disappoint! This was an excellent prequel that explored the heartbreak that shaped the aunts from Practical Magic. It was an excellent stand-alone novel, even if you haven’t read Practical Magic. I felt like the ending was a little rushed, and I couldn’t figure out the timeline. Regina was born in 1961, but her daughters were adults in the 1990s (assuming Practical Magic takes place when it was written).

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Kristin (149 KP) rated The Old Gun: Finding Sundance in Books

Dec 7, 2018

Disclaimer: I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

Just whatever happened to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? They died in Bolivia, right? Are you sure that's what happened?

This novel gives us the story of Butch and Sundance: how they met, what happened during their time together, and, more importantly, the story of Bolivia. If you're like me and think they couldn't possibly have gone out like that, then this is a book you definitely need to read. =)

4 stars

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Gisell Middleton (189 KP) rated Sister of Mine in Books

Jul 18, 2018

Sister of Mine

Laurie Petrou | 2018 | Fiction & Poetry

8.0

(1 Ratings)

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A bit slow at first (0 more)

This novel, which has fire as a central theme, is a slow burn (pun very much intended). At times it seemed to be infused with drudgery and despair, not only due to the depressing topics of domestic abuse and betrayal, but also because of the main characters’ inability to really understand their feelings and emotions. That being said, the climax does not disappoint as it brings about truths and twists long taken for granted since the first few pages.

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CKD (37 KP) rated Home to Big Stone Gap (Big Stone Gap, Book 4) in Books

Dec 7, 2018

The Big Stone Gap book series was a wonderful read. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters....Ave Maria, Jack Mac, Iva Lou, Fleeta, Pearl...and all the others. Great stories, made all the more real because the author is from Big Stone Gap, VA. I've heard that they are making the first novel into a movie. Should be interesting. I feel that most books turned into movies do not usually turn out well, with a few exceptions. I highly recommend this series.

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David McK (3372 KP) rated That's Me in the Middle (The Bandy Papers, #2) in Books

Jan 30, 2019

The second book in Donald Jack's Bandy papers series, this is the novel that convinced me to read more of his works.

Set during the last year of the First World War (1914 - 1918), I have to say I found this book to be funnier than both the later installments in the series, and than the previous entry ("Three Cheers For Me"): indeed, this book was the cause of me getting some funny looks when I burst out laughing in work one lunch-time ...

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Stephanie Neve (104 KP) rated Misery in Books

Jun 23, 2019

Misery

Stephen King | 1987 | Fiction & Poetry, Horror, Thriller

8.8

(87 Ratings)

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Stephen King depicts mania in its extreme in this gripping short novel (0 more)

It can drag on at points and, true to King's style, he draws out his metaphors excessively, beating them within an Inch of their lives. Enough with the piling! (0 more)

I'm your biggest fan!

I love this book. Stephen King moves keeps you on your toes wondering how, or if, the protagonist is going to get out of his predicament. His depiction of Annie Wilkes is reminiscent of fan mania you see in every day life!