The Dinner by Herman Koch.
Up is down, black is white, good is bad. The story is told by a mentally disturbed father and shows how far some people are willing to go to defend their child. Disturbing is the word I keep coming back to. Interesting to read, but I'd hesitate before recommending it.
4 stars.
An ongoing list of the books I've read, along with a short description and review.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Book #23 in 2013 (Audio)
The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown. Read by Kirsten Potter.
10.5 hours.
Lovely story of three adult sisters (Rose, Bianca & Cordi) who return home when their mother falls ill. I loved the quotes spoken by the dad. I think if this were an actual book, I would have skimmed them. This was one of those audio books that I wanted to drag out, so it wouldn't end.
5 stars.
10.5 hours.
Lovely story of three adult sisters (Rose, Bianca & Cordi) who return home when their mother falls ill. I loved the quotes spoken by the dad. I think if this were an actual book, I would have skimmed them. This was one of those audio books that I wanted to drag out, so it wouldn't end.
5 stars.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Book #22 in 2013
When She Was Gone by Gwendolen Gross.
An intimate look into the life of a suburban neighborhood, when a 17 year old girl goes missing. Excellent character development, although the ending was a bit anti-climactic.
4.5 stars.
An intimate look into the life of a suburban neighborhood, when a 17 year old girl goes missing. Excellent character development, although the ending was a bit anti-climactic.
4.5 stars.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Book #21 in 2013
Tapestry of Fortunes by Elizabeth Berg.
Middle-aged Cece decides to revamp her life after her best friend dies.
I have been wondering if people really have/make friends this quickly. If they do, I'm jealous.
Easy, summer read. No real drama, but pretty words painting pretty pictures.
4 stars, for what it is.
Middle-aged Cece decides to revamp her life after her best friend dies.
I have been wondering if people really have/make friends this quickly. If they do, I'm jealous.
Easy, summer read. No real drama, but pretty words painting pretty pictures.
4 stars, for what it is.