Another exciting Murderbot adventure! I love the snarky, cynical, yet somewhat sweet voice of this character and the nonstop action of this series. MuAnother exciting Murderbot adventure! I love the snarky, cynical, yet somewhat sweet voice of this character and the nonstop action of this series. Murderbot rules!...more
I really enjoyed this story of two young girls finding their way in life. They reach out for their dreams but try mightily not to leave the people theI really enjoyed this story of two young girls finding their way in life. They reach out for their dreams but try mightily not to leave the people they care about behind. Unfortunately, I didn't think this was quite as good as The Serpent King or Goodbye Days by the same author. Nice story though and I loved that there was a happy ending....more
The story of a young woman trying to find out how her mother died and finding along with it a lot about her mother that she never knew. A bittersweet The story of a young woman trying to find out how her mother died and finding along with it a lot about her mother that she never knew. A bittersweet commentary on the immigrant experience. Nicely done....more
An enjoyable sequel to The Royal We. However it was long. I mean long, long. I was expecting a quick, light romance. I got every crazy tabloid rumor aAn enjoyable sequel to The Royal We. However it was long. I mean long, long. I was expecting a quick, light romance. I got every crazy tabloid rumor about royalty meshed together into one long tale. Nobody was abducted by aliens but other than that it's all in there. Fun but long....more
Same verse just like the first. I still loved this dystopian adventure mash up. Just like the first book this one is chock full of 80's pop culture reSame verse just like the first. I still loved this dystopian adventure mash up. Just like the first book this one is chock full of 80's pop culture references. I'm not sure I loved the ending but otherwise a fun read that maybe touches on some of the issues we are starting to deal with due to the internet and social media. Great audiobook performance by Will Wheaton as well....more
This mother/daughter team deserved each other. Unfortunately, I didn't really care about either character which meant the book kind of dragged until wThis mother/daughter team deserved each other. Unfortunately, I didn't really care about either character which meant the book kind of dragged until we got to the final chapters. Didn't hate it/Didn't love it....more
A retired cop tries to figure out his new code in the middle of the Irish countryside. It is put to a test when a young local asks for his help in finA retired cop tries to figure out his new code in the middle of the Irish countryside. It is put to a test when a young local asks for his help in finding a missing brother. As usual Tana French's writing is superb as is the atmosphere she creates in her story....more
One of the better plots and mysteries of the series. Too bad the series can't be separated more from the author's personal opinions. One of the better plots and mysteries of the series. Too bad the series can't be separated more from the author's personal opinions. ...more
A great eerie gothic feel to this novel. This one really has the feel of a Daphne du Maurier novel or even in some ways Bram Stoker. A perfect OctoberA great eerie gothic feel to this novel. This one really has the feel of a Daphne du Maurier novel or even in some ways Bram Stoker. A perfect October read....more
Memories of a coming of age in Topeka, Kansas. While I think I understood what the author was attempting to do here, I did find it confusing and tedioMemories of a coming of age in Topeka, Kansas. While I think I understood what the author was attempting to do here, I did find it confusing and tedious at times. Good solid writing though....more
An excellent account of Lincoln's presidency. The book focuses on Lincoln's cabinet, made up almost entirely of the men who opposed him in his bid forAn excellent account of Lincoln's presidency. The book focuses on Lincoln's cabinet, made up almost entirely of the men who opposed him in his bid for the republican nomination. Goodwin's account does not ingore Lincoln's shortcomings but it does highlight his political acumen, his genius as a leader, and his deep rooted honesty and decency. The audiobook read by Richard Thomas was a pleasure to listen to....more
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