I enjoy Louise Penny's books so much and this one, Bury Your Dead, is no exception. It almost seamlessly continued from her last book, but with yet an...moreI enjoy Louise Penny's books so much and this one, Bury Your Dead, is no exception. It almost seamlessly continued from her last book, but with yet another style of blending the past with the present and another murder investigation. I know I will run out of her books very soon and will really miss these characters from Three Pines very much.(less)
A Rule Against Murder did not disappoint. As much as I love Louise Penny's writing, there were moments I wanted to ask other readers if they thought Pe...moreA Rule Against Murder did not disappoint. As much as I love Louise Penny's writing, there were moments I wanted to ask other readers if they thought Penny had an un named ghost writer working with her. There were segments that did not sound like the Penny I know and love. Did not diminish in any way, but would really like to know if anyone felt this in different times during the book.(less)
Having read the first four books I'm going to step out on a limb and say the fifth one by Louise Penny, The Brutal Telling, is my favorite. I wanted i...moreHaving read the first four books I'm going to step out on a limb and say the fifth one by Louise Penny, The Brutal Telling, is my favorite. I wanted it to go on and on. The mystery had so many faces I would just close the book and think about what I just read and sometimes even read it again. Thank you, Louise Penny and I already have the next ones including your newest.(less)
This book was a little harder to get into than Penny's previous Three Pines series. But then that magic moment when things started coming together and...moreThis book was a little harder to get into than Penny's previous Three Pines series. But then that magic moment when things started coming together and questions were being answered came and I had to get to the end. As my reading group friends tried to tell me...stick with it, it gets better and things before unclear will now be made clear. I did, they were right and I recommend this book gladly.(less)
Fractured is my first Karin Slaughter book. It had everything I want in a suspenseful, murder mystery. I liked the way she built her characters both go...moreFractured is my first Karin Slaughter book. It had everything I want in a suspenseful, murder mystery. I liked the way she built her characters both good and bad and wonder if they will be in future books or have been in previous books already. Slaughter wasn't done even though the perpatraters were. She left me with a lot to ponder once I'd finished that last page. When a writer can do that for me it's like lagniappe, a little unexpected extra to stop and make you think which I've probably said before. My Goodreads, stitching friend Siobhan mentioned how much she enjoys Slaughter and on that recommendation, I decided to read one. Oh, and by the way, I'm already looking for my next Slaughter book :)(less)
You think a book can't get any better, then you read the second one. I met the people of a little village called Three Pines in the book Still Life by...moreYou think a book can't get any better, then you read the second one. I met the people of a little village called Three Pines in the book Still Life by Louise Penny and fell in love with the book, the village, the people, Inspector Gamache, and Louise Penny. I had other books in line to read but A Fatal Grace was the book for discussion in my yahoo group soon so decided to go ahead with it. I recommend it to any body who enjoys a really good mystery involving the past and present; one that you feel like you've become a part of as you read. I didn't want to leave Three Pines this time and will soon read the next one.(less)
This book is exactly what it says it is; one woman's chilling descent into insanity. A woman suffers from post partem depression after the birth of he...moreThis book is exactly what it says it is; one woman's chilling descent into insanity. A woman suffers from post partem depression after the birth of her baby. She is isolated in a room with bars being treated with what was called the "rest cure". She makes her own reality in the faded and torn wallpaper that surrounds her in her bed. I was left with more questions than answers and will probably read it again. I find myself wanting to know more about this author who could write on this subject with such realism and feeling.(less)
Very good, a sort of modern day western, the first in a series. The characters interact with each other in a way that makes it easy to keep up with th...moreVery good, a sort of modern day western, the first in a series. The characters interact with each other in a way that makes it easy to keep up with them and some of the strange names. I enjoyed getting to know Longmire and the others and hope to run into them in his next book. Would recommend this book to almost anyone, but one of the characters is quite comfortable saying what ever word comes to mind, and that same word seems to come quite often. So don't want to offend.(less)
Five stars to a book I enjoyed so much. An older lady, Olivia, leaning toward very superstitious, an 11 year old boy, Ethan Allen Doyle, who witnesses...moreFive stars to a book I enjoyed so much. An older lady, Olivia, leaning toward very superstitious, an 11 year old boy, Ethan Allen Doyle, who witnesses a murder and runs for his life and how these two came together make for a great story. I loved the format of the book, the personal entries of the different characters between chapters, the use of language between them. It all came together in such a way as to make it just enough different from other books I've read. I read this one on kindle, also have Cracks in the Sidewalk, and ordered Girl Child from Amazon. I actually learned life lessons myself from the lessons Olivia learned as she loosened her grip on some of her unyielding ways. My favorite passage from the book would have to be... the kind of fear that chewed holes in a person's heart--holes so cavernous, every last drop of hope leaked out and left them believing they'd never again be safe, never again be loved. That's the language I'm talking about. Will have to replace my kindle copies with hard copies for sure.(less)
This book has everything you could want in a murder/suspense mystery. A good mix of cold cases connected with present day crime and Kathy Mallory usin...moreThis book has everything you could want in a murder/suspense mystery. A good mix of cold cases connected with present day crime and Kathy Mallory using her skills to pull it altogether. Carol O'Connell is one of my favorite authors and Mallory one of my most favorite characters.(less)
What can I say about Last to Die by Tess Gerritsen that hasn't already been said? Didn't want to put this book down. It's the story of young Teddy who...moreWhat can I say about Last to Die by Tess Gerritsen that hasn't already been said? Didn't want to put this book down. It's the story of young Teddy who witnessed his family's massacre two years ago and now the same thing has happened to his foster family. But he is not the only one; there is Claire and Will who experienced the same thing; all three in different places,and all three with the psychological problems and fears that follow such an horrific crime. Jane takes Teddy to a special school called Evensong where the other children happen to be While Maura is at the school Jane is working round the clock trying to tie these three children together with one obsessed killer. A great mystery that won't let Gerritsen readers down and a great place for new readers to discover how very different the books are from the tv episodes. just my opinion.(less)
A good read about a terrible time in America's history. This and stories like it could easily be called the Great American Tragedy. I smiled a few tim...moreA good read about a terrible time in America's history. This and stories like it could easily be called the Great American Tragedy. I smiled a few times; can't remember laughing but do remember crying. It's the 1940's after WWII. The story unfolds through the different voices of the characters. We even take a trip through the voices of Jaime and Ronsel to the war going on overseas. It's the story of a white family farming trying to grow crops for their livlihoods. This is done with the help of share croppers. As always blacks, whites, poverty, hate, misunderstanding, the time frame never seems to be the best of times.(less)
I give The Night Circus five stars for its creativity. It's the stuff that dreams are made of. It had the power to grip me and hold my attention even...moreI give The Night Circus five stars for its creativity. It's the stuff that dreams are made of. It had the power to grip me and hold my attention even when my favorite tv show was on :) There was so much to read and the story was about a challenge given to two people with the idea of "may the best man/woman win". The author's ability to paint word pictures as this challenge played out, her ability to create characters that may or may not have really been there is unsurpassed. And at the end to leave you with a feeling of is this really the end or only the beginning was priceless. I recommend it to anyone who believes in a little bit or magic....or was it really?(less)
What an unexpected enjoyable read this book was. Not the usual 'super cop' turning a cold case investigation upside down and inside out. That's what C...moreWhat an unexpected enjoyable read this book was. Not the usual 'super cop' turning a cold case investigation upside down and inside out. That's what Carl Morck and his assistant Assad did, but the building of a case sorely neglected five years ago and the characters involved made for a story I did not want to put down.(less)
My second time to read this book. It's one of my favorite stories, although very tragic to the end. I love Mallory and caught some things second time...moreMy second time to read this book. It's one of my favorite stories, although very tragic to the end. I love Mallory and caught some things second time around I missed in the first reading. A great cold case mystery.(less)
My first Sarah Addison Allen and it didn't let me down. I won't tell the story here, but leave that for you. If you want something just a little diffe...moreMy first Sarah Addison Allen and it didn't let me down. I won't tell the story here, but leave that for you. If you want something just a little different with a dash of magical reality then this is your book. Sometimes I wanted to force change on the characters, but it always takes the writer to do that in their own good time which is always the best anyway. If you like books and look to books for answers to what's going on in your life then you will enjoy what part the books play. You could almost call them charachters...almost. I plan to read and enjoy another of these magical books.(less)
What can be said for Toni Morrison with Song of Soloman or any other book she has written that hasn't already been said. She has a way with words and c...moreWhat can be said for Toni Morrison with Song of Soloman or any other book she has written that hasn't already been said. She has a way with words and character development almost unequaled, and a twist or many that keeps you asking questions even when the last page is read. Song of Soloman is no different. Words, events and names will come to mind, I'm am sure for a long time. That's just the way she writes leaving you wondering if it's a true story, a partly true story or pure fiction.(less)
Loved this book and even had to do some research after reading it. Put me in mind of Steve Berry or James Rollins, and I mean this in the best way bec...moreLoved this book and even had to do some research after reading it. Put me in mind of Steve Berry or James Rollins, and I mean this in the best way because both of them are at the top of my list. This is a great book for anyone who loves this genre.(less)
5 stars to this beautifully written book by first time author Eowyn Ivey. I was just going to read this book so I could join in the discussion with my...more5 stars to this beautifully written book by first time author Eowyn Ivey. I was just going to read this book so I could join in the discussion with my book group (seems to be a trend of mine). What a pleasant surprise awaited me. I read it almost straight though and will probably read it again someday. Life was very harsh in 1920's Alaska where John and Mabel decided to make their home, leaving Philadelphia behind. A mix of love and frustration, endurance in almost impossible conditions. But the author's fluidity with words and descriptions kept me enraptured with every facet of the story, even those parts that made me cry. A memorable story.(less)
I probably rate closer to 3.5. It was written well and kept your attention all the way. With that being said, I almost wish I had not read this book,...moreI probably rate closer to 3.5. It was written well and kept your attention all the way. With that being said, I almost wish I had not read this book, but couldn't seem to find a stopping place until the very last page. I did not like the story and I did not feel this was your typical ordinary family and what happens when tragedy strikes. I think the description may have been a little misleading, but it could just be my own misunderstanding.(less)
I read this book in two sittings. It is a post apocalyptic story of a journey taken by a father and a son. We as readers take this journey with them....moreI read this book in two sittings. It is a post apocalyptic story of a journey taken by a father and a son. We as readers take this journey with them. McCarthy's flow of words draws us in to the story until the very end then leaves us there as we ponder what we've just experienced. The review on the back of the book is the best that anyone could say about it. So, I will recommend the book heartily and leave the reviewing to someone else.(less)
As soon as Preston & Child's new book, Two Graves, hit the stands my husband got it for me and here I sit now wondering in what direction the next...moreAs soon as Preston & Child's new book, Two Graves, hit the stands my husband got it for me and here I sit now wondering in what direction the next one will go. I could put the book down only when duty called but I just wanted to lose myself in it. Pendergast is back and Helen is for a few pages. But this book takes turns...we go back into the undergrand and we see things we never have before. We meet people we never have before and we see Pendergast facing emotional pain, fearing he won't be able to overcome. I recommend this book to anyone who loves a well written mystery but especially to all the other Pendergast lovers out there.(less)
Very thought provoking. What of Cormac McCarthy's books aren't? I think everyone will come away with something a little bit different than anyone else...moreVery thought provoking. What of Cormac McCarthy's books aren't? I think everyone will come away with something a little bit different than anyone else does.(less)
This is my first Maisie Dobbs. I am glad I started with the first one. It gives so much history into how she became the Maisie Dobbs of the other book...moreThis is my first Maisie Dobbs. I am glad I started with the first one. It gives so much history into how she became the Maisie Dobbs of the other books written. I enjoyed Maisie's trip from servitude to the private lessons and mentoring of Maurice simply because they saw something very promising in her. This is the story of how she went from servitute to college to war torn France, becoming a nurse to wounded soldiers. Maisie's and the other nurse's faces were many times the last face they saw before they die.(less)
What can I say? Steve Berry never disappoints and Cotton Malone is just like him :)At least that's how I picture Berry and his protagonist. It didn't a...moreWhat can I say? Steve Berry never disappoints and Cotton Malone is just like him :)At least that's how I picture Berry and his protagonist. It didn't actually take me this long to read Alexandria Link. I simply slipped some other reads in there and started over on May 7.(less)
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