I enjoyed this one by Barr also. The two stories, alternating chapter by chapter are compelling and full of historical reality. That Anna, the main character of the Nevada Barr series, is one super woman who leaves the male comic book/film heroes of the past decades in the dust. She does not seem to be afraid of anything! I did feel sorry for Mack, a man who wants to do good, yet will stoop to the wrong means to accomplish his purpose. Barr must spend much time on research to give her novels such a ring of truth. The Dr Mudd story is good also, and the reader begins to be assured of his innocence. (Though I cannot imagaine writing such LONG letters as the captain's wife writes in relating her story.)
A good suspensful story!!!!! ]]>
Barner
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Dick Gullickson's
review of John Adams:
"After reading David McCullough’s outstanding biography, I now have a new favorite president. John Adams was advocate for the declaration of independence in congress, the young lawyer willing to defend the British soldiers accused in the Boston mas...more "
"After reading David McCullough’s outstanding biography, I now have a new favorite president. John Adams was advocate for the declaration of independence in congress, the young lawyer willing to defend the British soldiers accused in the Boston mas...more "
In this morning's paper there is an article about searching KKK clan members before they gather in Oxford, Mississippi. Nevada Barr surely picks up on that sutuation as well as other items of interest peculiar to the South. This is a good novel, and I plan to read more Barr.
I wondered at the beginning of the novel why the Civil War inactors???? and, yes, I did learn why. I enjoyed the author's descriptions of the various characters and laughed as the make-up attempts of the assistant high school principal kept changing with the passing days. Some excellent description.
Though I was somewhat troubled by the main character, Anna Pigeon, ( I did not want her to drink so much) I also admired her courage, her understanding of people and her fortitute.
This is a good story!!!!! ]]>
by Stieg Larsson
I am reading Nevada Barr right now cuz of Jane's review and will look for this series next: it sounds wonderful!!!!! I will think of your family this Thanksgiving--so good we could share last year with you. ]]>
Barner
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Bobbi's
review of The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest (Millennium, #3):
"Finishing this book was like finishing the last book in the Harry Potter series--I was devastated knowing there will be no more!
Stieg Larsson did such an incredible job of wrapping up the first two books in the series with this one. It wa...more "
"Finishing this book was like finishing the last book in the Harry Potter series--I was devastated knowing there will be no more!
Stieg Larsson did such an incredible job of wrapping up the first two books in the series with this one. It wa...more "
by James McBride
I too enjoyd this one! You read soooomuch. I cannot keep up with you! ]]>
Dick, you once asked if I recommed this book. Yes, it is so interesting and the construction of the story/ies is a masterpiece. This is maybe five or so novels in one. The stories which make good reading individually are interwovin in an extradorinary manner; the reader learns so much.
The novel begins in Sarajivo in 1948 and 1996 and later takes place in Seville in 1480 and moves to other location such as Venice. An australian rare book expert follows the history of a Jewish prayer book and in her attempt to learn the history of the book from the artifacts lwet in the book: the wine stain, the hair, the butterfly wing, etc., learns/imagines much about the people who have had contact with the book.
I think all of you will enjoy this one. Read it when you can concentrate: there are quite a few characters to keep track of.
Geraladine Brooks has alo writtten MARCH a book about Louisa May Alcott's father's experiences during the civil War. have any of you read that?
Dick, you some time ago recommended "The Martian Chronicals." which I can not find at our local library, but I have my eye open for it. ]]>
I wonder if I have read this book before???? I seemed able to expect everything that occured, BUT it is a wonderful, fast read if you have a few hours to spare and do not feel like concentrating. And the main character's attempts to bring her husband out of his coma using so many sensory stimuli is a wonderful suggestion of what can be done for a patient.
The woman who used to live in the house ( her ghost), the next door neighbor and her difficulty with her husband, the nursing home residents and some of the staff all work to make this a sensitive and realistic --maybe not the woman who once lived in the house!-- novel.
I like Elizabeth Berg. I do not have to think and yet I always learn something. ]]>
by John Grisham
Arne and Neil left for Greece today and I sent this book with them. Good, I thought! Let us know about Ford Country. ]]>
Barner
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Dick Gullickson's
review of The Broker:
"If you enjoy Italy as much as I do, then you will be fascinated with this account of the protagonist’s attempts to learn the Italian language, culture, and geography and hide out in Italy while eluding the assassin squads of Israel, China, Saudi Ar...more "
"If you enjoy Italy as much as I do, then you will be fascinated with this account of the protagonist’s attempts to learn the Italian language, culture, and geography and hide out in Italy while eluding the assassin squads of Israel, China, Saudi Ar...more "