The writing, however, is beautiful and the story is haunting. Black Woods, Blue Sky is a dark and sad book, exploring relationships and trust
While the book started slowly, I thought the insights into life at Theresienstadt were well written, and the character studies were very interesting
I enjoyed the nuances of Shakespeare, making him a real character, a struggling playwright and actor. I found the author’s historical research to be excellent
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey depicts the harsh life in the Alaskan frontier, but also the an homage to the enormous and stunning wilderness
The City and Its Uncertain Walls has an intriguing concept, I don’t think it is too original but once you get into it the narrative starts making sense
The Moonstone reads like a run-of-the-mill detective novel, however, it was written in 1868. It didn’t just stand the test of time but is also groundbreaking
A hilarious, thought-provoking novel, narrated by a retired professor, delves into microaggressions, assimilation, and legacy of the Inquisition
Taking over for Fleming is a big job, this is the best Bond book Gardner wrote so far. Giving Bond a reason to get angry and personally involved works
Blasco de Castiglione is now a professional soldier, in love with Violante, a beautiful nun-to-be, and with the Donna Gabriella who has captured his heart
The themes of betrayal, friendship, intrigue, and justice start slowly but are brought more and more to the foreground as the hero’s journey of advances
