Sunday, December 30, 2012
Results for 2012
41 books read and/or listened to in 2012. Not the 52 books I strove for, but better than last year. 79% success rate.
Book #41 in 2012
Sneaky Pie for President by Rita Mae Brown & Sneaky Pie Brown.
Not really a novel, more of a series of political positions. Since we agree on most issues, I wasn't irritated by this the way some reviewers were. Enjoyed the idea of the animals calling RMB "the C.O.". No, not commanding officer, the Can Opener. Yeah, that seems about right.
3 stars.
Not really a novel, more of a series of political positions. Since we agree on most issues, I wasn't irritated by this the way some reviewers were. Enjoyed the idea of the animals calling RMB "the C.O.". No, not commanding officer, the Can Opener. Yeah, that seems about right.
3 stars.
Monday, December 24, 2012
Book #40 in 2012
Merry Christmas, Alex Cross by James Patterson.
I had just about given up on James Patterson, and only picked this up on a lark. I enjoyed it much more than I expected to.
Just another day in the life of Alex Cross: talking down a psychotic hostage taker, then helping catch a terrorist. No rest for the weary, even on Christmas Day. All the while, Nana Mama looks on disapprovingly.
4 stars.
I had just about given up on James Patterson, and only picked this up on a lark. I enjoyed it much more than I expected to.
Just another day in the life of Alex Cross: talking down a psychotic hostage taker, then helping catch a terrorist. No rest for the weary, even on Christmas Day. All the while, Nana Mama looks on disapprovingly.
4 stars.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Book #39 in 2012
Girl Gone by Gillian Flynn.
One of the best novels I've ever read. Excellent character development and plot. Holy plot twists, Batman!
When Amy Dunne goes missing, is her handsome husband, Nick to blame?
5 stars.
One of the best novels I've ever read. Excellent character development and plot. Holy plot twists, Batman!
When Amy Dunne goes missing, is her handsome husband, Nick to blame?
5 stars.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Book #38 in 2012 (Audio)
Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben. Read by Jonathan Marosz.
Interesting story that kept me guessing, well developed characters, and an enjoyable new-to-me reader!
Myron Bolitar investigates the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend's sister and murder of her father.
I like Myron's dry wit.
5 stars.
Interesting story that kept me guessing, well developed characters, and an enjoyable new-to-me reader!
Myron Bolitar investigates the disappearance of his ex-girlfriend's sister and murder of her father.
I like Myron's dry wit.
5 stars.
Friday, November 23, 2012
Book #37 in 2012
Hiss of Death, a Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown.
I was really enjoying this book up until the end. I had trouble understanding how Harry jumped to the conclusion she did. Could have used a bit more explanation.
Medical staff at the Central Virginal Medical Center start dying mysterious deaths. Harry butts in, as usual, and the day is saved by her quick-thinking animals.
3 stars.
I was really enjoying this book up until the end. I had trouble understanding how Harry jumped to the conclusion she did. Could have used a bit more explanation.
Medical staff at the Central Virginal Medical Center start dying mysterious deaths. Harry butts in, as usual, and the day is saved by her quick-thinking animals.
3 stars.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Book #36 in 2012
Killing Floor by Lee Child.
First in the Jack Reacher series. Reacher accused of murder in a too-good-to-be-true Georgia town. Enjoyable. I like the first person narration and the way the violence is not too detailed.
4.5 stars.
First in the Jack Reacher series. Reacher accused of murder in a too-good-to-be-true Georgia town. Enjoyable. I like the first person narration and the way the violence is not too detailed.
4.5 stars.
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