Literature & Fiction

Time of the Twins: Dragonlance Legends, Volume I
Time of the Twins: Dragonlance Legends, Volume I

Review:I remember reading these as a kid. The story line is still awesome, but the narrator is lacking. He mispronounce some of the names and uses the same voice for all of the characters. I am so glad that I had a credit to use and didn't spend money for this. Read more

Test of the Twins (Dragonlance Legends, Vol. 3)
Test of the Twins (Dragonlance Legends, Vol. 3)

Review:After reading the cronicles then the first two books of the legends, I was on the edge of my seat for this one. This book did not let me down, it was great. Picking up from the end of "The War of the Twins" the start of the book leaves you with a lot of questions. It hardly makes since. After the first couple chapters you realize whats going on and from then on out its amazing. If you really are a true Dragonlance fan this book should not take you long. It took me five days to read it, and... Read more

Dragons of Winter Night (Dragonlance Chronicles - Volume II)
Dragons of Winter Night (Dragonlance Chronicles - Volume II)

Review:A great trip down childhood nostalgic reading. Sadly, as an adult, the characters fall flat and are very juvenile and poorly built out. The dynamics don't hold up.
However, it's a fun world and easy to get lost in the war and dragons. Read more

The War of Souls, Book 1 - Dragons of a Fallen Sun
The War of Souls, Book 1 - Dragons of a Fallen Sun

Review:Long, long ago, I abandoned the Dragonlance books, as they seemed too numerous and overexposed. But recently, I picked this book up.

Wow.

The storytelling is just fantastic. The interwoven plots are skillfully paced and after a while, I simply could not put it down, dying to see what was coming next.

If you are reading this, it is DEFINITELY worth giving a try. Read more

The Baker's Secret: A Novel
The Baker's Secret: A Novel

Review:I read this novel while visiting Normandy. It made the historical sights more relevant and gave insight into the lives of ordinary French villagers during the occupation. I recommend The Baker's Secret to ayone seeking an engrossing story set in France during World War II. Read more

Caroline: Little House, Revisited
Caroline: Little House, Revisited

Review:...but in someone else’s shoes. The story is familiar, but the telling is much more nuanced, bringing an adult perspective to a childhood favorite. I have been a fan of the Little House books for too many years to count. This retelling surpassed expectations. Read more

We Few
We Few

Review:This book was a considerable disappointment to me. It concludes the series that began with March Upcountry and continued with March to the Sea and March to the Stars. I thoroughly enjoyed all three of those books, enough that I went ahead and bought the publisher's HC. The preceding books had related how Prince Roger of the Empire (based on Old Earth and ruling a substantial fraction, though by no means all, of human-inhabited worlds), third in line to the imperial throne, was matured and honed... Read more

Citadel
Citadel

Review:The continuing story of a Gazillionaire and his dream to make humanity safe from ANY alien oppression really delivers, though I think Ringo needs to simplify the rank system of some of the enlisted personnel in some instances. But overall, that one nit pick on my part never slowed my devouring of this story. Read more

Strands of Sorrow (Black Tide Rising)
Strands of Sorrow (Black Tide Rising)

Review:Absolutely awesome series. Character development continued through all four books as did the plots and story line. I confess I was wondering how Ringo would end the series, but he did a great job wrapping up 99% of the different plot lines. The only question I was left with was what happened to Tom Smith?
I'm rather disappointed that there aren't any more in the series.
Definitely a must read if you like good science and research with your Zombie Apocalypse Read more

A Hymn Before Battle (Posleen War Series #1)
A Hymn Before Battle (Posleen War Series #1)

Review:First read was good but it was a little confusing because the side bars were skeleton and not related to the primary story. Second read was better after reading the rest of the stories. Will probably come back for a third read after reading the side series. Would recommend this for any fan who isn't a hard case liberal. Read more

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