This story was about a television producer who re-examines cold cases. Interesting enough concept, but I thought the end was kind of weak. I didn't see any signs in retrospect that the killer was, well, the killer.
Thursday, February 11, 2016
All Dressed in White by Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke
Typical MHC suspense novel. I thought I could read her again after being burned out for a while, but I guess it is still too soon, even though I think it's been years.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Love May Fail by Matthew Quick
Audio book, 12 hours.
Read by Cris Dukehart, Jim Meskimen, Lorna Raver, Tonya Campos, & Tim Fannon.
Highly improbable story of a woman, Portia Kane, who sets off to save her former high school English teacher who, after suffering a brutal attack in the classroom, becomes a suicidal loner.
Book was ok to listen to, but I wouldn't recommend. Perhaps someone who believes in divine intervention might enjoy the story more.
3 stars.
Read by Cris Dukehart, Jim Meskimen, Lorna Raver, Tonya Campos, & Tim Fannon.
Highly improbable story of a woman, Portia Kane, who sets off to save her former high school English teacher who, after suffering a brutal attack in the classroom, becomes a suicidal loner.
Book was ok to listen to, but I wouldn't recommend. Perhaps someone who believes in divine intervention might enjoy the story more.
3 stars.
Thursday, January 7, 2016
The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris
Audio book: 8 hours, 46 minutes.
Read by the Author.
The story of Tim Farnsworth, a successful lawyer who develops a disorder where he can not control his urge to walk. This compulsion costs him his career, his family, and ultimately his life.
Normally, I don't care for works read by the author, but Mr. Ferris did an admirable job.
For the most part, I liked this book, but certain scenes went on way too long.
3 stars.
Read by the Author.
The story of Tim Farnsworth, a successful lawyer who develops a disorder where he can not control his urge to walk. This compulsion costs him his career, his family, and ultimately his life.
Normally, I don't care for works read by the author, but Mr. Ferris did an admirable job.
For the most part, I liked this book, but certain scenes went on way too long.
3 stars.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Book #40 in 2015 (Audio)
Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas. Read by Lorelei King.
8 hours, 24 minutes.
WWII is raging and the government sets up an internment in a small Colorado farming town. The introduction of the newcomers upsets the locals and causes many rifts. Told from the point of view of Renny, a young farm girl.
4.5 stars.
8 hours, 24 minutes.
WWII is raging and the government sets up an internment in a small Colorado farming town. The introduction of the newcomers upsets the locals and causes many rifts. Told from the point of view of Renny, a young farm girl.
4.5 stars.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Book* #39 in 2015
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn.
At 62 pages, it's hard to call this a book, more of a novella. But I've read so many books that I've abandoned halfway, I figure it all evens out, so I'm counting it.
Told in the first person, I'm not sure the protagonist is even named, but this woman who makes her living on the fringes of legal activities (soft-core sex, palm reading, begging) finally falls victim to a con herself. Or does she?
4 stars.
At 62 pages, it's hard to call this a book, more of a novella. But I've read so many books that I've abandoned halfway, I figure it all evens out, so I'm counting it.
Told in the first person, I'm not sure the protagonist is even named, but this woman who makes her living on the fringes of legal activities (soft-core sex, palm reading, begging) finally falls victim to a con herself. Or does she?
4 stars.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Book #38 in 2015
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson and RIchard DiLallo.
Ridiculous premise that matriarch Gaby will marry on Christmas Day, but will not reveal the identity of the groom until that time, even to the groom himself. She has three suitors eager to marry her and will apparently put up with this silly idea.
Book also introduces many characters in the form of Gaby's 4 children, their spouses, and children, as well as friends and townsfolk.
However, it was a quick, easy read. So, maybe like beach reading, but in the winter.
3 stars.
Ridiculous premise that matriarch Gaby will marry on Christmas Day, but will not reveal the identity of the groom until that time, even to the groom himself. She has three suitors eager to marry her and will apparently put up with this silly idea.
Book also introduces many characters in the form of Gaby's 4 children, their spouses, and children, as well as friends and townsfolk.
However, it was a quick, easy read. So, maybe like beach reading, but in the winter.
3 stars.
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Book #37 in 2015 (Audio)
To Rise Again at a Decent Hour by Joshua Ferris. Read by Campbell Scott.
10 hours.
Some has stolen Paul O'Rourke, DDS's identity. Why?
I enjoyed the discussions Paul had with his staff and the impact his father's suicide had on him. I found the religious stuff kind of tedious. Maybe if it had been in written form, I could have just skimmed those passages and would have given the book an extra 1/2 star.
3.5 stars.
10 hours.
Some has stolen Paul O'Rourke, DDS's identity. Why?
I enjoyed the discussions Paul had with his staff and the impact his father's suicide had on him. I found the religious stuff kind of tedious. Maybe if it had been in written form, I could have just skimmed those passages and would have given the book an extra 1/2 star.
3.5 stars.
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