Swamplandia! by Karen Russell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Swamplandia! lured me into the Everglades, and I became lost in the imaginations, hopes and dreams of the main characters. Not only was it lyrical in its prose, it tricked me into believing in possibilities the way only a child can. I didn't realize I'd been tricked until reality came rushing back at the end of the story. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Swamplandia!
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Book Review: The Book of Jonas by Stephen Dau
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="B00B1L8S5Q" locale="us" height="160" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/410Ldhefi1L._SL160_.jpg" width="107"] My rating: 5 of 5 stars While I didn't necessarily agree with the actions or beliefs of the main characters, I was fascinated and empathetic. The sparse prose and short chapters meant no word was wasted and the story … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Book of Jonas by Stephen Dau
Book Review: The Land of Decoration by Grace McCleen
The Land of Decoration: A Novel by Grace McCleen My rating: 4 of 5 stars Reading The Land of Decoration was a unique experience. It was imaginative and hopeful, philosophical and dark, fascinating and disturbing, and brilliant. It was not an easy read, but it was definitely compelling. Sometimes the experiences were very uncomfortable and upsetting, as when Judith cleans up … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Land of Decoration by Grace McCleen
Audiobook of Oath of Office by Michael Palmer now available
Update: The audiobook is now out! Thanks to Esther from Macmillan Audio, I have a clip to share. Click here: Oath Of Office webclip If ever there was a cautionary tale against genetic food modification, Oath of Office is it. The author combines medical mystery with political corruption in a suspenseful, fast-paced thriller that is a real page turner. I was stepping … [Read more...] about Audiobook of Oath of Office by Michael Palmer now available
Book Review: Rainwater by Sandra Brown
As a diehard fan of Sandra Brown's work, I couldn't wait to dig into Rainwater. An historical fiction novel set during the Great Depression, Rainwater is a departure from the romantic suspense for which Brown is most known. I enjoyed it very much. The time period came alive in the storytelling. The main characters were sympathetic while being very strong. The love story at the … [Read more...] about Book Review: Rainwater by Sandra Brown