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Russell’s 2019 Year in Books
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The Naturalist by Andrew Mayne
The Naturalist by Andrew Mayne
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is a combination thriller/detective novel that doesn’t quite hit on either count. The title character, a biologist, fits the trendy “unreliable narrator” mold since he is awkward, insecure, and generally clueless about pop culture and personal relationships. He uses his scientific knowledge and computerized data analysis tools to determine
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"This murder mystery adds an interesting scientific angle to a classic theme. The main character is a data scientist who is forced - by personal circumstances - to solve this mystery. I enjoyed the setting (Montana) and the characters. I disliked the "
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"After loving Sandcastle Girls and several other novels by Mr. Bohjalian, I was terribly disappointed in Secrets of Heaven. The subject matter of wife abuse and the possibility of the existence of angels did not interest me. Plus, I figured out the tw"
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In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin
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| If you're a fan of history, you'll probably enjoy this account of the first white Americans to cross the Appalachians and form settlements in the Ohio Valley. I'm not such a fan. McCullough writes well, and there were many anecdotes I enjoyed, such a ...more | |
"So sorry to say that I was disappointed with Chris Bohjalian’s Flight Attendant. It started out amazingly well with an intriguing plot setup. But then it slowed to a snail’s pace with an unbelievable ending. Normally I thoroughly enjoy Mr. Bohjalian’"
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| This is the best book I've read this year, but then I'm a lawyer who even had a case go to the U.S. Supreme Court. (I won). The tiniest details from big strategy to word-by-word drafting of briefs and petitions are all set forth here. It's fascinatin ...more | |
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“That would make a good public service announcement, he mused ruefully: “Don’t use your cell phone while driving. You might not notice the serial killer ahead waiting to shoot you.”
― Death Row
― Death Row
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“That would make a good public service announcement, he mused ruefully: “Don’t use your cell phone while driving. You might not notice the serial killer ahead waiting to shoot you.”
― Death Row
― Death Row
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I have two books going right now: Defending Jacob (audiobook) by Wm. Landay and The Crossing Places (hard cover) by Elly Griffiths. Both are mysteries and I'm enjoying both, but I never recommend a book until I've finished it.
Hi Russell, I just Finished 2 good Books:1. Time will tell > Jeffrey Arher Book 1 of 2,
Book 2 is in the mail to me> The sins of the father.
2. Guilty Wives > James Patterson
What are you reading currently
