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I didn't read Henrietta Lacks. Don’t know now what I heard about it but whatever it was turned me off. I was interjecting that I loved Devil in the White City.



I also just started The Bottoms and am enjoying it. I enjoyed Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter so much and wonder how comparable this might be.

Elli wrote: "Finished Lumen and am now into The Alexandria Link."
Hi Elli. What did you think of Lumen?
Hi Elli. What did you think of Lumen?



Loved that one and the sequel. I'll be interested to hear what you think of it.

Thanks for the info Georgia - I'll mention it in our meeting next week.
Am a little more than halfway through A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, wondering why no one at home or at school pushed me to read it when I was a young(er) voracious reader. Fabulous, wonderful, marvelous.
Just started A Capital Crime and it has sucked me right into the story. It's the 3rd in the series, but that doesn't seem to matter overly much. Takes place in post WWII London.
Just started A Capital Crime and it has sucked me right into the story. It's the 3rd in the series, but that doesn't seem to matter overly much. Takes place in post WWII London.

I can faintly remember somebody telling me about A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. But I wasn't sure if I should try it.
кєяo wrote: "I can faintly remember somebody telling me about A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. But I wasn't sure if I should try it. "
Growing up in the slums of Brooklyn in the early 1900s, but that description does not do it justice. I'm loving it. Give it a try.
Growing up in the slums of Brooklyn in the early 1900s, but that description does not do it justice. I'm loving it. Give it a try.


I like this series, she is a little like Jacqueline Winspear.

I read that a while back. I found it to be a good read. I hope you like it.


Growing up in the slums of Brooklyn in the early 1900s, but that des..."
So, it is a historical fiction. I love historical fiction but have read only a few.


I noticed that it is the second book of the series. So, if I pick it up for reading and skipping the first book, would it make much difference?
I'm quite reluctant to start a series.
Hi. I just started "Violent Red" by Len Deighton. Has anyone read this one and what do you feel about it?


I noticed that it is the second book of the se..."
Jeff-- I read the second a looooong time after the first and it didn't suffer from my poor memory. There are repeat characters and developing relationships but it isn't necessary to have the first novel's back-story.
I say read it and enjoy. They're interesting glimpses into the NYPD of Roosevelt as well as the class and family systems of the day.


I noticed that it is the second..."
OH! And of course it's a good mystery and a great read... most importantly!






I like the sound of the title.


I noticed that it..."
It sounds good that not knowing the back-story wouldn't hurt much:) This book is now in my wishlist.





Jan wrote: "Georgia wrote: "Hi Jan, I read Henrietta Lacks also because our book club was reading it. It was OK we decided. Most of us liked the scientific part and the incredible continuance of the Hela Ce..."
Hayes, Look for the Movie: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
You might like it. I saw it ages ago and remember it
as being truly good.




I'm still dealing with Reacher's miraculous survival of the underground explosion in 61 Hours.


I'm craving for this book! It's been in my wishlist for a while.

I agree. I was very disappointed with this one. I think Patricia Cornwell lost the plot when she brought Benton back from the dead.


Started Linda Castillo's Breaking Silence last night, and this one really is a fast read. Not sure I will read any more of the series, perhaps try one more and see what the series is like.

I've read all three of this series now. Liked the first one best, they tend to be darker than I like and I'm having trouble with both of the main characters being so conflicted/damaged. I know it seems to be the norm now to have the main character with some sort of flaw, but this seems to be carrying it a bit too far.
Like you, I will probably read the next one that comes out but if it continues with this trend one more is probably going to be the last for me.






Hi Elli. What did you think of Lumen?"
Liked it. Did post a review.
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