[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="1616201371" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DGmqnbQ-L.jpg" width="333"][simpleazon-link asin="1616201371" locale="us"]Hikikomori and the Rental Sister: A Novel[/simpleazon-link] by Jeff Backhaus My rating: 4 of 5 stars Immediately compelling. Emotionally gripping. Instantly there is a mystery with a … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Rental Sister by Jeff Backhaus
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Book Review: Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad Book 3) by Tana French
Faithful Place by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars I was instantly swept up into the story and the mind of Frank Mackey. The first-person narrative that French employs is unique and effective. The family dynamics are authentic and captivating. The humor dry and sardonic. The author demonstrates amazing psychological insight into her characters and creates mysteries that … [Read more...] about Book Review: Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad Book 3) by Tana French
Book Review: The Natural by Bernard Malamud
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0374502005" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41A0lhBmB7L.jpg" width="332"]>[simpleazon-link asin="0374502005" locale="us"]The Natural[/simpleazon-link]> by Bernard Malamud My rating: 4 of 5 stars From a literary standpoint, The Natural is a fine novel. The imagery sets the dark, unsettling tone that … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Natural by Bernard Malamud
Book Review: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I hate science, but thanks to Bill Bryson, I devoured a 500 page book about it. Humorous anecdotes, eccentric scientists, fascinating footnotes, and a delightful way with words and images that engage and amuse. Bryson writes to the reader who comes to the table with no aptitude for science just a … [Read more...] about Book Review: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Book Review: The Likeness (Dublin Murder Squad Book 2) by Tana French
The Likeness by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brilliant mystery and suspense! The storyline is inventive and captivating. The characters have depth and come to life on the page. French has a magnificent way with words, deftly painting images fraught with tension. I also appreciated the snarky humor and authentic Irish dialogue. A compulsively readable … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Likeness (Dublin Murder Squad Book 2) by Tana French