This is a story with many layers, brutal and naked, which had several twists I did not see coming. There are many themes, consequences of choices made, secrets
The strong plot in the first half of the book is very enjoyable but loses it in a bizarre second half. I enjoyed it very much even though
Licensed Renewed updates the Bond to the 1980s. The author accomplishes this task seamlessly, finds his own voice, and does not attempt to write it as Fleming
Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy had me going for the majority of it, ended with a predictable whisper – but it was still well worth my reading time
I felt that the book is most poignant when the characters are interacting. The sense of desperation they feel everyday is something that’s felt on every page
The Rail Splitter is expertly researched, books like this should be the standard for historical fiction. One could learn a lot from books like this
A a non-fiction book, documenting the struggles the author had after the death of his infant daughter. Mr. Orsted is an award-winning wildlife photographer
Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks is a well-written book. I still thinks of Mr. Hanks as a comedian, I was delighted to find out he is also a gifted writer
Ms. Allende focuses on children, and how policies of cruelty use them as pawns. Only the fact that good people have attempted to help them save those children
James K. Polk, Vol. 2: Continentalist, 1843-1846 offers a critical analysis of President James K. Polk’s achievements and how they impacted the United States