Review:Great story, but it got a bit repeptitive. The protagonist was too dislikable in the beginning to have successfully completed a transformation into a lovable and charismatic person. All the others characters, however, were believable and consistent. Read more

Review:A nice, sweet little contemporary romance, with just the right amount of drama. Fully developed characters and great back story, complete with a happily ever after. <3 I loved Dax and Harlow and would love to read more about them later (I don't want to give spoilers, but especially regarding the things that happen in the epilogue. ;) ) Read more

Review:To be honest, when I began reading Brennan Manning's newest (and last) book to review, I was hesitant because it was written with another person. I was afraid the other writer's touch would be too strong and would take away from Manning's sensitive portrayal of humanity's pain. My fear was ungrounded. Greg Garrett is the perfect person to write alongside Manning, and keeps true to the Ragamuffin style.

The Prodigal is the story of a hugely popular pastor of a mega church who falls into ... Read more

Review:Elizabeth Strout has created a very believable, very human cast of characters, all of whom struggle with "issues"--some important, some mundane. Lots of big themes: courage, grace, humility, love, death, but mostly how to be the best possible human being in a world that doesn't offer quick, easy answers. The references to Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the repeated mentions of the hymn "Abide With Me," added to my enjoyment of the novel. Set during the Cold War, it brought back many memories of my own ... Read more

Review:Dark and disturbing. And kind of gross at times. I was more enthralled with the writing style than I was with the story or the characters. It was interesting on some level because I knew that there was something going to happen at the end. Not for the faint of heart. Read more

Review:Terra was fleeing an abusive relationship and emotional loss when she came to Holmes Crossing. Her first encounter with RCMP Jack was a precursor to what was ahead. After her arrest and bail from her sister, Leslie, she thought running away to avoid being caught by her ex- boyfriend, Eric, was the right answer. But God had other plans. This book was just as good as the previous one. I like the inclusion of Bible verses in conversations to show new believers the depth of God's love and grace. Ter... Read more

Review:This book emotionally turned me inside out and shredded me into little bits. Ms. Strout has the ability to convey human anguish on a visceral level with the same power commanded by George Eliot. What a masterpiece! Read more

Review:If you're looking for great adventure or romance, you'll want to look elsewhere. This book, like many of Ms. Tyler's, is told from a complex, perhaps disappointed, middle-aged woman's point of view. Her small adventure takes her across the country and into the lives of child, her mother and their close-knit working class community. Read more

Review:I got this book for a college class. I personally didn't like the book but i'm sure someone else would. It wasn't in the best condition, but considering the age of the book is kinda understanding. The shipping was on time as well. Read more

Review:Anita Shreve is one of my favorite authors - she certainly did not let me down with this well-written novel. It was especially interesting to me since I knew nothing about the great fire on the Maine Coast in 1947! Read more