Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul
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From the civil rights and Black Power era of the 1960s through antiapartheid activism in the 1980s...
Gentrifier: Interrogating the Gentrifier in the Mirror
John Joe Schlichtman, Jason Patch, Marc Lamont Hill and Peter Marcuse
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As urban job prospects change to reflect a more 'creative' economy and the desire for a particular...
Hearts Abroad (The Atlas Series #1)
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When a fun-loving American nanny turns a millionaire British single dad’s world upside down,...
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Tall Tales
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The second book in a new trilogy of twisted fairy tales from New York Times bestselling author James...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2206 KP) rated City of Shadows in Books
Dec 15, 2021
I enjoy this series since the caper storylines are a break from the mysteries I normally read. This one was a bit more straightforward than some of the others, but I still enjoyed every page, and there were a few branches to the plot I didn’t expect. Another draw to this series is the characters. They are their usual charming selves here. The multiple viewpoints add to the fun since some of the reactions to the events are funny. Yet, the characters have some real depth to them and I love seeing how they are growing as the series progresses. If you are looking for a little something different in a crime novel, this is one you’ll enjoy.
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt
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This classic biography is the story of seven men--a naturalist, a writer, a lover, a hunter, a...
I had no idea that Moyes was writing a third book in this series until recently and also had no clue where the story would go, but I have come to really care for the character of Louisa and knew I'd read it. I have to say, this one really surprised me, and I ended up enjoying it far more than I thought I would. While pieces of it may be a bit predictable, other parts were a little surprising, and the cast of characters is just so enjoyable that you get sucked in immediately. I found myself looking forward to immersing myself in the novel after a long day. It was refreshing to see Lou start to look inward a bit more, maybe grow up a tad, and start looking after herself more. After all these novels, you feel responsible for her and also get frustrated with her decisions, as if she's a sister or friend of your own.
The novel does a strong job of showing how Lou is tugged between two places--America and England--and struggling to discover where she belongs. It also illustrates some surprising similarities between herself and her wealthy patron. Watching Lou deal with Agnes' secrets--and, as the younger wife of an older, wealthy man, she has many--you get to see her mettle and true character. There are also some lovely and funny appearances by Lou's family, whom I've come to quite adore. You'll fall for the Gopnik's eclectic neighbor, Margot, as well.
This novel is surprisingly touching at times and really I just enjoyed it. It's a typically well-written novel from Moyes, featuring well-loved characters and a cast of new, engaging ones that you can't help but fall for and love (or dislike, as required) as well. If you've enjoyed Lou before, I think you'll find this a nice addition. If you haven't read about her journey, I encourage you to go back and pick up the first book--she's a rewarding character to discover.
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