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Shackleton's Epic: Recreating the World's Greatest Journey of Survival
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'Never for me the lowered banner, never the last endeavour' SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON APRIL 1916: After...
I Put a Spell on You
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In this exquisite, haunting book, John Burnside describes his coming of age from the industrial...
American Cake
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Cakes in America aren't just about sugar, flour, and frosting. They have a deep, rich history that...
Of Love and Other Demons
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Nobel Prize winner and author of One Hundred Years of Solitude and Love in the Time of Cholera,...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2434 KP) rated Murder by Page One in Books
Mar 24, 2021
Murder of a Debut Author
Marvey Harris has recently relocated to Peach Coast, Georgia, to take a job in the local library. Among her new friends is Jo Gomez. Jo owns the local bookstore, and this Saturday, Marvey is at the store to support Jo, who is hosting a book signing for the local authors group. When one of the authors fails to return from the storeroom, Jo and Marvey find her dead body on the floor. With the police looking at Jo, Marvey steps in to figure out what really happened. Can she find the killer?
This may be the first in the series, but I already feel right at home. Peach Coast sounds like a great town, and I love Marvey, Jo, and Spence, the third member of their trio. We never meet the victim alive, but I liked how well we got to know her as the story progressed. The rest of the cast could be a little better defined, but I’m sure that will come as the series progresses and they get more page time. The story starts quickly, but the pacing does slow a little in the middle. Still, the climax is logical and suspenseful. There’s a recipe for peach cobbler at the end. While not a culinary cozy, you’ll definitely be craving it by the time the book is over. I’m looking forward to returning to Peach Coast soon.
This may be the first in the series, but I already feel right at home. Peach Coast sounds like a great town, and I love Marvey, Jo, and Spence, the third member of their trio. We never meet the victim alive, but I liked how well we got to know her as the story progressed. The rest of the cast could be a little better defined, but I’m sure that will come as the series progresses and they get more page time. The story starts quickly, but the pacing does slow a little in the middle. Still, the climax is logical and suspenseful. There’s a recipe for peach cobbler at the end. While not a culinary cozy, you’ll definitely be craving it by the time the book is over. I’m looking forward to returning to Peach Coast soon.
Dreamtigers
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Dreamtigers has been heralded as one of the literary masterpieces of the twentieth century by...
Bubblesreview (110 KP) rated The Catcher in the Rye in Books
Mar 13, 2019
Pros:
▪A classic?
Cons:
▪20th century, quite dated
▪No real plot?
Ok I'm sorry to say this but I'm going to disappoint you all with this review. If you've read this and you adore it and are the ones who say "It's a classic" or "It's an essential read" then don't read anymore of this review.
I hated it. To be completely honest, it was the most boring book I've read yet. From the first page to the last page I struggled to get through it. It took me 4 days, for a fast reader thats a long time especially considering its only 220 something pages long. There was nothing exciting going on, there was no story, no beginning, no middle, no end. It was just it. To make things worse it had no synopsis at all so when you're reading it you literally have no idea what to expect. The author liked to repeat some words, a little too much, which really got quite frustrating. Words like "phony", "goddam", "crumby", and "ba**ard". I don't know, maybe it's a likeable book for some, but for me it just didn't do anything.
▪A classic?
Cons:
▪20th century, quite dated
▪No real plot?
Ok I'm sorry to say this but I'm going to disappoint you all with this review. If you've read this and you adore it and are the ones who say "It's a classic" or "It's an essential read" then don't read anymore of this review.
I hated it. To be completely honest, it was the most boring book I've read yet. From the first page to the last page I struggled to get through it. It took me 4 days, for a fast reader thats a long time especially considering its only 220 something pages long. There was nothing exciting going on, there was no story, no beginning, no middle, no end. It was just it. To make things worse it had no synopsis at all so when you're reading it you literally have no idea what to expect. The author liked to repeat some words, a little too much, which really got quite frustrating. Words like "phony", "goddam", "crumby", and "ba**ard". I don't know, maybe it's a likeable book for some, but for me it just didn't do anything.
Elizabeth Ritchie (17 KP) rated Red Plus Zone in Books
Nov 10, 2018 (Updated Nov 10, 2018)
The characters. (1 more)
The unique storyline.
Hands down, one of the best books I have ever read!
This is the first Crime book I have ever read in my entire life, and I've got to say it will also be the last. The last, due to the fact that no other crime book past, present or future, will ever come anywhere close comparing to the absolutely astounding story of Red Plus Zone.
All I wanted to do with my days was read this book. When I was at work or busy with house chores etc, all I could think of was this book, and what it would be like to live in the post apocalyptic world described by the author, what it would be like being Sam McCall as a post apocalyptic detective. The book is so well written and the story line is so captivating that I connected with all of the characters, I felt their emotions and I felt their pain, and at times I felt like I was actually living in the post-shattered world (which isn't a good thing when you ask a waitress in a cafe what time zone we are in).
All I wanted to do with my days was read this book. When I was at work or busy with house chores etc, all I could think of was this book, and what it would be like to live in the post apocalyptic world described by the author, what it would be like being Sam McCall as a post apocalyptic detective. The book is so well written and the story line is so captivating that I connected with all of the characters, I felt their emotions and I felt their pain, and at times I felt like I was actually living in the post-shattered world (which isn't a good thing when you ask a waitress in a cafe what time zone we are in).
Cori June (3033 KP) rated The Serpent and the Light (Abscondita Est Magicae Book 1) in Books
Aug 13, 2019 (Updated Sep 28, 2020)
The characters (4 more)
Details in the descriptions
Cover Art
realistic reactions
twists
After contacting the author, he pulled the books and got an editor. He sent me an updated version to re-review. The flow of the story is smoother making an easier read. While there are some grammar mistakes, they don't distract from the story. Had I not mentioned them before I wouldn't have noticed them this time.
I was hooked on this story in the first page. It is an extremely creative story set in Tulsa, Oklahoma involving a cult of Chuthlu, death, college students, pot, police. Told from 4 different POVs. It is hard not to have some sort of reaction to the characters whether it be from disgust, dislike, or wanting to encourage them and afraid for them. There are also a few twists that may take you by surprise.
Warning:
This story is graphic and can get uncomfortable with it's descriptions. Without too much of a spoiler there are some disturbing scenes and situations.
There's a pretty good balance of humor, fear, amazement, and horror.
I can't wait to read the next book
I was hooked on this story in the first page. It is an extremely creative story set in Tulsa, Oklahoma involving a cult of Chuthlu, death, college students, pot, police. Told from 4 different POVs. It is hard not to have some sort of reaction to the characters whether it be from disgust, dislike, or wanting to encourage them and afraid for them. There are also a few twists that may take you by surprise.
Warning:
This story is graphic and can get uncomfortable with it's descriptions. Without too much of a spoiler there are some disturbing scenes and situations.
There's a pretty good balance of humor, fear, amazement, and horror.
I can't wait to read the next book