Tami read and liked Michael's review of Magic in the Park:

"Uncritical kids bond over strange happenings (tress move, the earth opens and cages them in frozen grass, a 'bird man' speaks of the park as if he's been there for centuries) in their park (in Brooklyn, I think it's Prospect Park). During their inves...more Uncritical kids bond over strange happenings (tress move, the earth opens and cages them in frozen grass, a 'bird man' speaks of the park as if he's been there for centuries) in their park (in Brooklyn, I think it's Prospect Park). During their investigations, they get turned into birds, etc...

My 4 year-old brought this home from the factory he works in. It's a 30-year old soft-back, and I don't know who gave it to him, but it's a great read. Really great sentences. I tried to find out more about her, but like her work, Ruth Chew seems an enigma.




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Tami read and liked Craig's review of Radiant Days:

"Strong book, the first half left me feeling uplifted and energized, while also feeling a bit of regret. I thought my study abroad times were a little rock n' roll. I think I probably should have headed east from Holland to be able to really live it u...more Strong book, the first half left me feeling uplifted and energized, while also feeling a bit of regret. I thought my study abroad times were a little rock n' roll. I think I probably should have headed east from Holland to be able to really live it up...I suddenly feel so docile and tame.

After the dark turn "down the rabbit hole" as the cover blurb says, I found myself relating a little less to the characters with each turning page. I think this goes along with the slow unraveling of Anthony and his disconnecting with the other characters and his sense of reality.

Nicely done, Mr. FitzGerald. A real page-turner here. Why do men always want to save women like Gisela?(less) "