This was an interesting book. It was not the best I've read, but I stayed engaged throughout. This was a book I listened to on a recent trip. I would This was an interesting book. It was not the best I've read, but I stayed engaged throughout. This was a book I listened to on a recent trip. I would tell friends to read it, but don't expect it to be life-changing. ...more
I loved The Silent Patient, so I was so excited to get this book and read it as soon as it was released. My favorite thing about The Silent Patient waI loved The Silent Patient, so I was so excited to get this book and read it as soon as it was released. My favorite thing about The Silent Patient was the incredible twist at the end. I was captivated throughout and it kept me interested completely throughout. With these high expectations, I found myself disappointed in The Maidens. I found it a bit predictable, and too similar to The Silent Patient. I thought maybe he was a one-trick pony. It wasn't my favorite. But, I do like Michaelides' style of writing, so I'm willing to give him another chance with The Fury. ...more
This was a really good book. I could not put it down. I won't give it away, but I really liked the ending. I don't usually like books set in the old dThis was a really good book. I could not put it down. I won't give it away, but I really liked the ending. I don't usually like books set in the old days, but this one had me hooked, and I love the protagonist! She is kick butt! I love it when a woman gets to be strong and make things happen . . . especially in the 18th century! Awesome....more
I really enjoyed this book. I read it in anticipation of the author, Bret Anthony Johnston, coming to my university to speak to students. He used a poI really enjoyed this book. I read it in anticipation of the author, Bret Anthony Johnston, coming to my university to speak to students. He used a podcast as the setup for the narration, and I was a little confused at the beginning of the book, but I came to really enjoy it. I love that it was "loosely" based on the events that took place in Waco, TX in 1993. I enjoy historical fiction, because you have to do a little work to separate the historical from the fiction. I would definitely recommend this book to my friends. And, if you ever have the chance to meet Bret, it is well worth the time. He is smart and witty. He doesn't take himself too seriously, and I enjoyed his readings, but especially his Q&A....more
I liked the book. It was a definite thriller. I read it on a cruise ship, and left it for others to enjoy. I enjoyed that I didn't expect the twists, I liked the book. It was a definite thriller. I read it on a cruise ship, and left it for others to enjoy. I enjoyed that I didn't expect the twists, and it really did keep me on the edge of my seat. ...more
I recently picked this book up to take on a cruise. It was a good book to read on the airplane. It was a bit entertaining, but not one that changed myI recently picked this book up to take on a cruise. It was a good book to read on the airplane. It was a bit entertaining, but not one that changed my life. It was light and easy, and not one that made me think. Sometimes that is just what you need....more
This book caught me totally off guard. I love a book that surprises me, and keeps me turning pages even when I have other things to do. I couldn't belThis book caught me totally off guard. I love a book that surprises me, and keeps me turning pages even when I have other things to do. I couldn't believe this was the author's first book....more
I really like this book. At the beginning, I actually hated the characters. They made me feel anxious as I read. This is my April book club book, for I really like this book. At the beginning, I actually hated the characters. They made me feel anxious as I read. This is my April book club book, for which I am the discussion leader - I may not have finished it otherwise. But, as the book continued and the characters developed, I grew to love them. I found it amazing that the author could elicit such a range of emotions in me. In the end, I loved the story and I would recommend it to anyone....more
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