Daniel Silva’s The Mark of the assassinwas a solid read, but I expected more. Michael and Elizabeth Osbourne were good characters but the parts of the book dealing with their relationship didn’t seem authentic. Also, the politics involved in the story were too cynical–even for me.
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Reviewing Two Girls Down
Louisa Luna’s Two Girls Down Is one of the best suspense books I have recently read. I really enjoyed both Alice Vega and Max Caplin. They were developed, interesting characters. The surprising to me ending made the book a great read.
Reviewing Sound Asleep: the Expert Guide to Sleeping Well
Sound Asleep: the Expert Guide to Sleeping well is another of my attempts to conquer insomnia. While I had no desire to read this book, I found it in a list of books on BARD, I decided I should try to learn more about my enemy.
Reviewing Jane Corry’s Blood Sisters
Jane Corry’s Blood Sisters isn’t as popular with me as it is with many. It took me weeks to finish the book. The plot was just too slow. That being said, I’m glad I read Blood Sisters. The story wound up taking some interesting and thought-provoking turns.
Reviewing Bob Woodward’s Fear: Trump in the White House
Bob Woodward’s Fear: Trump in the White House doesn’t provide any surprising information or startling allegations for people who have been following the disgrace known as the Trump administration. Still, I’m glad I read the book. If you enjoy politics, want to learn more about the most dysfunctional administration in American history, or you simply… Continue reading Reviewing Bob Woodward’s Fear: Trump in the White House
Reviewing Linda Gordon’s The Second Coming of the KKK
The Second Coming of the KKK The Ku Klux Klan of the 1920s and the American Political Tradition is an especially relevant read today. If you enjoy history, aren’t afraid to be confronted by America’s racism, and follow today’s politics, you should read The Second Coming of the KKK.
Reviewing Won’t you be my Neighbor
Won’t you be my Neighbor is a documentary about Fred Rogers and his television show Mr. Rogers’s Neighborhood. Instead of writing a typical review, I’m going to describe my history with the show and how I feel about it now. In case you don’t read on, I want to say: if you are at involved… Continue reading Reviewing Won’t you be my Neighbor
Reviewing Tess Gerritsen’s The Sinner
Tess Gerritsen’s The Sinner is the third book in her Rizzoli & Isles series. I read and liked the first two books in the series, but I didn’t review them.
Reviewing A Dog’s Purpose
Last night I watched the movie A Dog’s Purpose. I love animals, especially dogs. When it comes to animals I’m certainly not afraid to tap into my sentimental side. So, A Dog’s Purpose was a slightly emotional enjoyable movie to me.
Reviewing Lee Child’s The Midnight Line
The Midnight Line is another in Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series. Even though the Reacher series is somewhat predictable, I always enjoy the books.