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Charlene D. (chlene36) - Reviews

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All the Light We Cannot See
All the Light We Cannot See
Author: Anthony Doerr
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 288
Review Date: 11/9/2015


Excellent story and very good writing. Charming characters.


The Lacuna (P.S.)
The Lacuna (P.S.)
Author: Barbara Kingsolver
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 98
Review Date: 8/6/2011


My book club friends could not hang with the pace of this story. Admittedly, it started slow, with the point unclear and I was eager to get beyond Trotsky. Eventually found myself progressing slowly because I was not eager for the story to end. The main character grew to be someone I liked spending time with. This was one deep read. I read chapters in the evening, and listened on CD in my car. Highly recommended.


The Lower Quarter: A Novel
The Lower Quarter: A Novel
Author: Elise Blackwell
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 11/9/2015


Great writing, really good story and fascinating locale.


The Maytrees (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
The Maytrees (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Author: Annie Dillard, David Rasche (Narrator)
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 14
Review Date: 11/24/2011


About halfway through this book, i regretted paying full price and then....when I finished, I read it again with better attention and appreciation.


Moby-Dick (Barnes  Noble Classics Series) (BN Classics Trade Paper)
Moby-Dick (Barnes Noble Classics Series) (BN Classics Trade Paper)
Author: Herman Melville
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 16
Review Date: 9/15/2011


I purchased this book to participate in a writing group. I was not happy to see how big it was. I was warned it had tedious whale trivia. I loved the writing from word one and enjoyed every page. I was in no hurry to get through it. A great read and a great story.


Mudbound
Mudbound
Author: Hillary Jordan
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 187
Review Date: 8/3/2011


Great story told in an intriguing style. Author comments at the end are worthwhile also.


The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Author: Stephen Chbosky
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 587
Review Date: 8/3/2011


This book is well written and an easy read......until the conclusion. That was too disturbing.


A Reliable Wife
A Reliable Wife
Author: Robert Goolrick
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 1078
Review Date: 1/30/2011


Well written and an easy read. Fascinating characters and a great plot.


Somebody Else's Daughter
Somebody Else's Daughter
Author: Elizabeth Brundage
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 115
Review Date: 6/20/2010
Helpful Score: 3


This is not a "feel-good" story but it is told very well and the characters and plot unfold with subtleness. A good read.


Teacher Man: A Memoir
Teacher Man: A Memoir
Author: Frank McCourt
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 129
Review Date: 3/31/2009


lighthearted, light reading, highly recommended


Wolves
Wolves
Author: Emily Gravett
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 9/21/2016


clever story, minimal text and great illustrations. this should be enjoyed by young and old.


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