Book Reviews
Beginning in 1954 and lasting 50 years, this is the story of twins Marion and Shiva born in Ethiopia and quickly becoming orphans. Raised by doctors, Ghosh and Hema who lovingly guide and nurtue them, Marion and Shiva have a close bond but are also quite different. This is a wonderful story narrated by Marion who learns life lessons about betrayal, loss, compassion, and forgiveness. Well written and one of the best books I've read in a long time.Rating: 
Reviewed by Linda S., from Cy-Fair on Wed. Aug 4, 2010
The Spy is an espionage story based on a true event of the Great White Fleet and the newly designed dreadnought battleship. The time frame is right before World War I with the Van Dorn Detective Agency leading the search for the spies destroying the latest advances in shipbuilding. The CD version is terrific!Rating:
Reviewed by Candi K., from Maud Marks on Thu. Jul 1, 2010
Plum Pudding Murder is not one of Fluke's best efforts. The dialogue in her books is always a little corny and a couple of the "regular" minor characters often come across immature and annoying. However, her heroine, Hannah, is usually likeable. Unfortunately, Hannah comes across as a bit of a space cadet in this mystery. Aside from the recipes, this is not a Hannah Swensen Mystery I'd recommend.Rating: 
Reviewed by L.M. Powell, on Fri. Jun 18, 2010
I enjoyed this book. The plot was okay, but I didn't like it as much as Gist's other books, and that might be because this one was co-written with another writer. I was bored with it a couple of times.Rating: 
Reviewed by Lauren P., from Barbara Bush on Wed. Jun 2, 2010
Entertaining tale. Very clever in character shifts and various points of view. The entire novel is enthralling. The book is amazing, the movie is awful.Rating: none Reviewed by Cindy, from Freeman on Sat. May 1, 2010
The good news is that I enjoyed the story-line, most of the prose, and many of the characters. Lou Lynch's reflections on his last 60 years focuses on the town of Thomaston in upstate New York and the convenience store, Ikey Lubin's that his father purchases when his milk route becomes extinct. Lou's best friend, Bobby Marconi and Lou's girlfriend, Sarah Berg are main characters and are well developed. As is Lou's beloved Dad, Big Lou. I would like to know someone like Big Lou. The bad news is that the book is just too long and wordy and some of the events and characters seem unnecessary. Overall, I would rate this book with 3.5 stars.Rating: 
Reviewed by Linda S., from Cy-Fair on Wed. Feb 3, 2010
Lorrie Moore's coming-of-age account of Tassie Keltjin's year at a mid-western college after 9/11/01 is a great story with some great characters that I cared about. Just like anyone's life, Tassie wears different hats. Tassie's part-time job as a nanny takes up a large part of her days, but so does her romance with Reynaldo, and she also has her family who need her. Her younger brother Robert struggles to find his way, her mother has some depression/mental problems and her dad is an outstanding potato farmer. The story-line works well, the prose is lovely, and I especially enjoyed the parts about Emmie, the child that Tassie grows to love.Rating:
Reviewed by Linda S., from Cy-Fair on Thu. Jan 21, 2010
This is the story of how Dr. Jill Taylor recovered over a eight years, from holding a fork to relearning her field of expertise. Provided some invaluable insight on the first two years of rebuilding. Would recommend the CD format. If you have someone in your life who has had a stroke, this is worth a listen.Rating:
Reviewed by Candi, from Maud Marks on Thu. Jan 14, 2010
Based on a true story about two REV's (pastors), one Jewish and the other Christian. Wonderful gems of wisdom and great insight to both religions told in story format. Easy to listen to on CD.Rating:
Reviewed by Candi K., from Maud Marks on Wed. Dec 30, 2009
The CD Verision is terrific. It tells the story of Deliverance Dane's trial in Salem, Mass, and brings the family story forward to 1991.Rating:
Reviewed by Candi K., from Maud Marks on Mon. Nov 2, 2009
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