The first ninety percent of this book is one of the best Reacher books; the last ten percent is only so-so but that makes for a thriller better than mThe first ninety percent of this book is one of the best Reacher books; the last ten percent is only so-so but that makes for a thriller better than most. Glad to see Reacher probe his capacity for committed relationships. Would have liked to see more threatening villains and close calls. ...more
I loved McBride's memoir, The Color of Water, and although completely different, The Good Lord Bird is just as great. Written from the perspective of I loved McBride's memoir, The Color of Water, and although completely different, The Good Lord Bird is just as great. Written from the perspective of a teenage African American boy masquerading as a girl, TGLB tells the story of the abolitionist John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry, an audacious attack that helped spur the nation toward the Civil War. Though fictionalized, it's filled with the kind of truth and insight that resonates long after you finish the book....more
A funny, scathing takedown of the Washington, D.C. political and media establishment that would have been even funnier if it weren't so discouraging aA funny, scathing takedown of the Washington, D.C. political and media establishment that would have been even funnier if it weren't so discouraging about the state of affairs. Definitely worth reading...more
A winning team - Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg join forces to create the hottest, newest couple of sleuths - a con man, Nick Fox, and a G-man, er wA winning team - Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg join forces to create the hottest, newest couple of sleuths - a con man, Nick Fox, and a G-man, er woman, Kate O'Hare. Evanovich and Goldberg takes us on a globe-trotting thrill ride with the right amounts of suspense, comedy and romance. Don't miss it!...more
This was a knockout, tour de force. Not so much a thriller but a thrilling exploration of the human condition, how we can be conditioned to almost anyThis was a knockout, tour de force. Not so much a thriller but a thrilling exploration of the human condition, how we can be conditioned to almost anything and how the most repressive, tyrannical regime, in this case, North Korea, can become normal. The characters are richly drawn and, through their lives, we get a master class in figuring out our identity. Beautifully written, wonderfully conceived and brilliantly executed...more
Shortridge is a professor of geography at the University of Kansas (my alma mater). I really enjoyed this book. It examined how geography influenced tShortridge is a professor of geography at the University of Kansas (my alma mater). I really enjoyed this book. It examined how geography influenced the development of the city - not a novel concept, but I enjoyed it and it filled in a lot of gaps in my knowledge of KC. ...more
beautifully written, every page an emotional torrent and a great story in which not a lot happens except that a hero finds out who he really is and whbeautifully written, every page an emotional torrent and a great story in which not a lot happens except that a hero finds out who he really is and what love means. Great book. ...more
Millard does it again, telling the incredible story of the assassination of President James A. Garfield, shot by a delusional man, killed by his doctoMillard does it again, telling the incredible story of the assassination of President James A. Garfield, shot by a delusional man, killed by his doctors' malpractice. Garfield's death helped usher in the Civil Service and the acceptance of sterile surgical practices. Fascinating stuff told in vibrant detail. ...more
A terrific thriller with Joe Pike taking the lead instead of Crais' intrepid PI, Elvis Cole. Pike is cut from the same cloth as Jack Reacher and more A terrific thriller with Joe Pike taking the lead instead of Crais' intrepid PI, Elvis Cole. Pike is cut from the same cloth as Jack Reacher and more than holds his own as the invincible but surprisingly vulnerable hero. Read it in one day and was sorry when it was over....more
Another solid outing for Michael Connelly. Good but not great. The ending depends on a turn of events that goes unexplained. Don't know why. Maybe we'Another solid outing for Michael Connelly. Good but not great. The ending depends on a turn of events that goes unexplained. Don't know why. Maybe we'll find out in the next book. If not, the ending felt too contrived...more
I really enjoyed The Passage, the first book in this trilogy but The Twelve doesn't measure up. It's too long and convoluted and takes too long for evI really enjoyed The Passage, the first book in this trilogy but The Twelve doesn't measure up. It's too long and convoluted and takes too long for everything to come together....more
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