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Never Have I Ever

Joshilyn Jackson

8.5 (4 Ratings) Rate It

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Have you ever done something so bad, so shameful that you would do anything to keep it secret? What...

Alison Pink (7 KP) rated The Front Porch Prophet in Books

Jan 15, 2018

This book tells the story of two lifelong friends...1 a shift manager at a sawmill, the other a younger, cancer ridden bootlegger. The novel moves seamlessly between flashbacks of when A.J. & Eugene were young & the present day. The story deals with Eugene's slow decline into the late stages of pancreatic cancer & how A.J. comes to terms with his friend's eventual demise. It provides a heartbreaking look into what a caner patient deals with as well as what that person's family & friends deal with. It was sad, but at the same time there was plenty of humor dispersed throughout the tale to keep the reader from getting too depressed with Eugene's illness.
In the end, many long held secrets come to light. The end is bittersweet, but realistic.

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KarenRC (6 KP) rated The Death of Mrs Westaway in Books

Jul 23, 2018

The Death of Mrs Westaway

Ruth Ware | 2018 | Mystery, Thriller

7.0

(7 Ratings)

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I really enjoyed this book! It is a creepy, atmospheric tale of a dysfunctional family full of secrets. Its a bit of a slow burn, but I think that adds to the tension. The characters are all very well written, but especially Hal. Despite knowing that what she is doing is wrong, you can't help but root for her to just get that little break she is hoping for to help get her out of the mess she has found herself in after her Mothers untimely death. Trepassen is the perfect setting for this story, complete with creepy housekeeper and was a character within itself due to the descriptive writing.
Overall, a really good read with twists and turns to keep you guessing and a few surprises along the way.