Universal Harvester by John Darnielle My review: 4 of 5 stars Strange and unsettling, but compelling. My first reaction to Universal Harvester was that of nostalgia for the video stores of the 1990's. My husband worked in one while in college. We used to rent videos by the truckload and gorge over the weekend. The novel soon evolved into a creepy mystery involving the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Universal Harvester by John Darnielle
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Book Review: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon My review: 5 of 5 stars Hopelessly romantic and though-provoking, The Sun is Also a Star is a beautiful read. At first, the staccato rhythm created by the short chapters and varying points-of-view was difficult to follow. Once I caught the flow of the narrative, however, I was hooked. The book manages to be humorous and light while … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Book Review: The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad Book 6) by Tana French
The Trespasser by Tana French My review: 4 of 5 stars Tana French knows how to engage the reader and tell a good story. The prose is rhythmic. The voice feels authentic. In The Trespasser, French again demonstrates her skill at getting insider her characters' heads and understanding their psychology and motivations. In this Dublin Murder Squad book, however, I found the … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Trespasser (Dublin Murder Squad Book 6) by Tana French
Book Review: Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter
Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter My review: 5 of 5 stars Vassa in the Night begins with a folktale about Night that is instantly engaging and mysterious. Porter makes brilliant use of personification and imagery throughout the book. Vassa, the teenage heroine, is intelligent and snarky with great appeal. Vassa in the Night is whimsical, humorous, dark, lovely, fanciful … [Read more...] about Book Review: Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter
Book Review: Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids
Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids My review: 4 of 5 stars Dark Crossings is three books in one. All feature Amish characters and are in the romantic suspense genre. They are short and sweet with enough romance and suspense to satisfy. The mysteries are of the cozier variety, and the romances are clean. No foul language or graphic violence. Just a … [Read more...] about Book Review: Dark Crossings by Karen Harper/Marta Perry/Patricia Davids