I love all of these books. The characters, which include not only the people and the cats but also the towns themselves, are so much fun. Reading any...moreI love all of these books. The characters, which include not only the people and the cats but also the towns themselves, are so much fun. Reading any of her books is like having fudge for dessert every night. I truly devour them.(less)
I only have about 20 pages left and still haven't figured out "who done it," though i have my suspicions. It's a really fun read especially if you are...moreI only have about 20 pages left and still haven't figured out "who done it," though i have my suspicions. It's a really fun read especially if you are familiar with Paris. It's so fun to be able to picture where things are taking place.(less)
I am a huge Barbara Kingsolver fan and feel this was her best book ever. I really didn't think she could top "Poisonwood Bible" but she did - and this...moreI am a huge Barbara Kingsolver fan and feel this was her best book ever. I really didn't think she could top "Poisonwood Bible" but she did - and this is a totally different book. It's the kind of book you finish and then start again immediately because it is so rich. A must read for Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera lovers as well.(less)
I picked this up at a garage sale not knowing it was a kid's book. In spite of that it is an enjoyable read. I appreciate the not-so-subtle message ab...moreI picked this up at a garage sale not knowing it was a kid's book. In spite of that it is an enjoyable read. I appreciate the not-so-subtle message about subversive messages coming through the TV. Reminds me of "The Hidden Persuaders" by Vance Packard, only much more fun(less)
I enjoyed this book because I learned a lot more about the Spanish Civil War and Fascism under Franco. It was especially interesting to me because I h...moreI enjoyed this book because I learned a lot more about the Spanish Civil War and Fascism under Franco. It was especially interesting to me because I had just been to Spain and could picture some of the areas mentioned in the book.(less)
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