Monday, April 29, 2019

Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar

Audio.  No info on length of recording, but only 3 disks.
Read by Maggie Siff.

This was a great story that just kind of wandered through Gwendy's life.   Novella.

There was also a short story called The Music Room, that was enjoyable.

4.5 stars.

Saturday, April 20, 2019

Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick

Audio.  7.5 hours.
Read by Ray Porter

Pat returns home from a long stay in a "neural health facility".  He must learn to live with all the changes that have happened in his absence.

4 stars

Thursday, April 11, 2019

The Next Person You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

I'm not a fan of heaven stories, but this was okay.  Descriptive language outlining how the most random of actions can alter a person's life.

4 stars.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

What Remains True by Janis Thomas

How the death of 5 year-old Jonah affects each member of his family.  Told from multiple points of view.   Great characterization.

5 stars.


Saturday, April 6, 2019

Button Man by Andrew Gross

Audio.   8 CDs.  No info on length.
Read by Edoardo Ballerini

Brother growing up in the 1920s on Manhattans lower east side take very different paths in life.  Gangsters.

4 stars.

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Target Alex Cross by James Patterson

A coup on the US government.  Too many characters with virtually no development.  All action.  Convoluted ending.

2.5 stars.