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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated True Stories in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
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True Stories
Jon Scieszka | 2014
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
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This collection of 10 non-fiction stories feature stories of shipwreck and bear attack from the 1800’s, the life of Blues musician Muddy Waters, and growing up with six older brothers in Vietnam. Personally, I want to start exploring creeks like the guy who wrote the last chapter here.

I don’t normally read non-fiction, but I enjoyed all 10 of the stories here. They were entertaining, which is what it takes to keep me reading. Middle school guys will love it, and anyone looking to learn something in an entertaining fashion will enjoy it.

NOTE: I was sent an ARC of this book, but no review was requested or promised. My thoughts are my own.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/09/book-review-guys-read-5-true-stories.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2200 KP) rated The Black Echo (Harry Bosch #1) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
The Black Echo (Harry Bosch #1)
The Black Echo (Harry Bosch #1)
Michael Connelly | 1992 | Fiction & Poetry
8
8.2 (6 Ratings)
Book Rating
The body in the drain pipe looks like a drug overdose, and everyone is willing to record it that way. Everyone except LAPD Homicide cop Harry Bosch, who thinks the scene is telling a different story – murder. Then he makes the shocking discover, he knows the victim, although he hasn’t seen the dead man since their days as tunnel rats in Vietnam. What’s going on?

Overall, this is a strong debut from an authors who is now wildly popular. I did feel that Bosch could be a bit too cold at times, and there were certainly clichés in the story. On the other hand, the plot moved forward quickly and always kept me engaged. And I did enjoy the characters most of the time.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2015/01/book-review-black-echo-by-michael.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.