The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer. Read by Jen Tullock.
15 hours, 43 minutes.
An interesting look at 6 teens who meet at a summer camp for artists in the 1970s. The book follows their lives for the next 40 years, as two of the friends rise to fame and fortune while the others do not. Can their friendship sustain envy, resentment, secrets and loss?
Excellent character development by the author and great narration by Ms. Tullock. I was sad when the book ended.
4.5 stars.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Book #12 in 2014
The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty.
A husband guiltily writes a letter for his wife to open upon his death. Wife finds the letter while husband is very much alive, opens it, and is unprepared for how her life will change.
I really enjoyed this book. Specifically, the aspect of what would have happened if.... and how one decision can change the life of so many people.
5 stars.
A husband guiltily writes a letter for his wife to open upon his death. Wife finds the letter while husband is very much alive, opens it, and is unprepared for how her life will change.
I really enjoyed this book. Specifically, the aspect of what would have happened if.... and how one decision can change the life of so many people.
5 stars.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Book #11 in 2014
Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister.
At her cancer victory party, Kate gives each of her friends a challenge to perform that will changes their lives.
Good writing and characterization, but not much action. Definitely "chick lit". No murders or car chases.
4 stars.
At her cancer victory party, Kate gives each of her friends a challenge to perform that will changes their lives.
Good writing and characterization, but not much action. Definitely "chick lit". No murders or car chases.
4 stars.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Book #10 in 2014
Safe with Me by Amy Hatvany.
The story of Olivia and Hannah who are linked by their daughters when Hannah's daughter dies in a car crash and Olivia's daughter receives her liver in a much-needed transplant.
I thought the way the characters met was rather coincidental, although explained away deftly by the author. Otherwise, good characterization and interesting (enough) story. I finished this in a few days. Easy reading.
4 stars.
The story of Olivia and Hannah who are linked by their daughters when Hannah's daughter dies in a car crash and Olivia's daughter receives her liver in a much-needed transplant.
I thought the way the characters met was rather coincidental, although explained away deftly by the author. Otherwise, good characterization and interesting (enough) story. I finished this in a few days. Easy reading.
4 stars.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Book #9 in 2014 (Audio)
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. Read by Caroline Lee.
20 hours, 48 minutes.
Love, love, loved this! I was so sorry to see it end. The reader did an excellent job and the story was excellent. The story centers around Nell who is seeking to learn of her biological family, after he father tells her she was found , at age 4, lost and alone on the dock and he brought her home to his depressed wife and the couple "adopted" her.
5 stars.
20 hours, 48 minutes.
Love, love, loved this! I was so sorry to see it end. The reader did an excellent job and the story was excellent. The story centers around Nell who is seeking to learn of her biological family, after he father tells her she was found , at age 4, lost and alone on the dock and he brought her home to his depressed wife and the couple "adopted" her.
5 stars.
Book #8 in 2014
Private L.A. by James Patterson and Mark Sullivan.
First book I've read in this series and I will probably try another. The characters were interesting and of course the book is heavy on plot. I did think the two parallel stories ended rather abruptly. The No Prisoners ending was kind of hard to swallow, and I never much cared about the Harlows, the missing Hollywood couple. Hmm. Maybe I didn't like it as much as I thought?
3.5 stars.
First book I've read in this series and I will probably try another. The characters were interesting and of course the book is heavy on plot. I did think the two parallel stories ended rather abruptly. The No Prisoners ending was kind of hard to swallow, and I never much cared about the Harlows, the missing Hollywood couple. Hmm. Maybe I didn't like it as much as I thought?
3.5 stars.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Book #7 in 2014
Picture Perfect Corpse by Joanna Campbell Slan.
The latest installment of the Kiki Lowenstein adventures. Pregnant Kiki and all those around her are shocked when her fiancee is arrested for the murder of his estranged wife, Brenda. Despite admonishments from Chad's attorney, Kiki pokes around trying to clear the case. All this takes place right after the end of the last novel, in which she shoots Bill Ballard, who has been hunting her.
The story was okay, but I kept getting Kiki mixed up with Sophie Mae from the other crafters series.
Also, it wrapped up so quickly it was like a deadline loomed and she quick finished it off.
3.5 stars
The latest installment of the Kiki Lowenstein adventures. Pregnant Kiki and all those around her are shocked when her fiancee is arrested for the murder of his estranged wife, Brenda. Despite admonishments from Chad's attorney, Kiki pokes around trying to clear the case. All this takes place right after the end of the last novel, in which she shoots Bill Ballard, who has been hunting her.
The story was okay, but I kept getting Kiki mixed up with Sophie Mae from the other crafters series.
Also, it wrapped up so quickly it was like a deadline loomed and she quick finished it off.
3.5 stars
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