Literary Fiction
Review:If you read this collection of short stories in order to find out behind the scenes gossip about the many movies in which Tom Hanks has acted, or the celebrities he has known,or secret insights into the mind of one of our most successful actors, you will be disappointed. There is nothing in this collection which will change your perception of Tom Hanks one bit – the stories match his screen persona like a tuxedo tailored for Oscar night.
Most of the stories are harmless, pleasant tales o... Read more
Review:In times of stress when authors are producing crap (yes, that is what many publisher's are putting out there with superb quotes that can not possibly be real) and calling their "work" writing! So far from the truth as to be outside the Milky Way galaxy. My favorite "writer" to call out for this is James Patterson. Tom Wolfe's work is indeed worthy of another go 'round if you do not care for the classics and if you do care for the classics as well. I have read Bonfire so many times that my hard... Read more
Review:A timely tale that kept me enthralled , the author really has a finger on the pulse of current events. At first glance this is a he said, she said courtroom thriller. Successful barrister Kate is prosecuting a controversial rape case, involving a serving minister for parliament and his former mistress. James, the minister in question is relying on his charisma and public image as a loving father and husband, to show that the allegation is nothing more than an attempt at revenge from a woman scor... Read more
Review:I recommend this book and the others by Brad Taylor to fans who have enjoyed the writings of authors such as Vince Flynn, Ben Coes, Brad Thor, Daniel Silva, David Baldacci, and Berenson. Taylor protagonist Pike Logan is one of men working in shadows to keep you and me safe. Read more
Review:Augie March had an interesting life in his teens and twenties. We follow him through the Great Depression and WW2. The Depression is summed up in a rich, cagy cripple named Einhorn. The war is largely spent in a lifeboat with a maniac.
Augie's greatest adventures are romantic. The leading ladies are assertive Thea Fenchel and beautiful Stella. Thea chases Augie down, despite the fact that it is her sister who Augie has a crush on. But Augie is led by the nose, and doesn't have a cha... Read more
Review:This was an excellent read. I only like criminal mysteries but almost all genres of them--suspense, murder, who done it and abduction. This book (book one in a series) covered all of my favorites in one book. I am looking forward to beginning book two. I recommend this book to anyone wanting a good plot with an ending which is just the beginning-want to know why? Read it for yourself and find out! The second book was basically about three players. Miriam, her daughter, Ana and the crazy and del... Read more
Review:I have LOVED GRANT CARTER FROM THE FIRST FEW PAGES OF FALLEN TOO FAR!! I love the whole clan of the Rosemary beach series!!! I am starting to like Nan of all people too!! I can't wait for more!! This book was perfect!!! Just want Harlow and Grant's story was!! Read more
Review:A whole bunch of improbable possibilities are brought together in the telling of this story, after all this is India, anything can happen! A commentary on life in the UK and India and an empathetic look at growing old, managing changing relationships and moving on. Serious and entertaining at the same time! Read more
Review:I had been looking forward to reading this book and was so disappointed! I was definitely shocked at how unrealistic the storyline was! The characters were flat and, at times, overly repetitive. The "romance" in this book was next to nonexistent, instead the plot focused on the drama of secondary character's lives. Giving this book a rating of 2 was generous, in my opinion! Do not buy this book! It is not worth your time or money! Read more
