Japanese Prints: Ukiyo-E in Edo, 1700-1900
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Japanese woodblock prints of the Edo period (1615-1868) were the products of a highly commercialised...
Optimized C++: Proven Techniques for Heightened Performance
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In today's fast and competitive world, a program's performance is just as important to customers as...
Showa 1939-1944: A History of Japan
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Showa 1939-1944: A History of Japan continues the award-winning author Shigeru Mizuki's...
Strange Pilgrims
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Strange Pilgrims is a collection of unforgettable stories about distinctive South American...
Strange Weather
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Four short novels from the author of THE FIREMAN and HORNS, ranging from creepy horror to powerful...
The Tower
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The much anticipated final instalment in the bestselling conspiracy thriller trilogy by Simon Toyne,...
Amy Norman (1048 KP) rated My Lovely Wife in Books
Jul 5, 2020
I enjoyed the book and it was an easy read.
Unfortunately, I don't know if I've read, and watched, too many thriller type things, as the book felt a little too predictable. What would usually be subtle hints that eventually unfold, giving you those 'oh yeah!' moments, were just a bit obviously placed, and I could see where they were leading.
Like I've said, please don't get me wrong, I did enjoy the book but it was a bit flat for me, there never felt like there was any real urgency, or tension.
I really felt like there could have been a more cat and mouse dynamic between a few of the different characters, and the ending could have been given more time to build up.
I look forward to reading her next book, but hope she learns a few lessons; for one, fleshing the characters out, and giving them more depth.
However, it was a good first foray into the genre for the author, and I hope she can find her footings, as there were some really good ideas in this book.
Hopeful Healing: Essays on Managing Recovery and Surviving Addiction
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Actress and author of the courageous New York Times bestselling memoir High on Arrival, Mackenzie...
Leanne Crabtree (480 KP) rated Shattered Glass (Shattered Glass, #1) in Books
Jan 6, 2021
Nevertheless, I loved Austin's obsession with Peter (and the bunny slippers!) and was jumping for joy when he came to his senses regarding his marriage and more or less stalked Peter at the diner resulting in some fun scenes between them and maybe a few upsetting ones too.
The story quickly evolved into something much more complicated with Peter's background coming to light and that of his "brother" Cai. So very complicated but intriguing.
One thing that got me a bit was Austin's stupid comments when he needed to be serious causing a lot of trouble between him and everyone. Ugh! I wanted to smack some sense into him a lot of the time. And as for Peter; all the lies!? Why?
It was a good story, if a little too complicated at times trial wise, and I really liked it. I look forward to reading more books by the author.
Briannabrown1019 (799 KP) rated Love Letters to the Dead in Books
Nov 9, 2020
This was a super interesting idea. The story was deep, and it was the first book I've ever come across that told its story through letters to dead celebrities. So bonus points there for sure!
The overall story reminded me a lot of Perks of Being a Wallflower, which is one of my all time favorites.
I did not LOVE the POV/writing of the book but that wasn't because the author didn't do well. In fact I'd say that means she did amazing given the book is told from the POV of a teenage girl. She's young, and the writing reflects that. So while it wasn't my personal cup of tea, it made sense for the book. Bear that in mind when going into this one.
We follow Laurel venting to dead celebrities about her life and the loss of her sister. How did she die? Why does Laurel feel guilty? Why isn't her mom around anymore? Through letters to her idols she reminisces and vents, and we get to see her navigate life and relationships without her big sister.
*Potential trigger warnings for domestic abuse, rape, molestation, drug/alcohol use, and suicide.