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5 | There be wolves | After reading the first book in this series, "Blood of the Lamb," I had high expectations for this one. The intensity of Sam Cabot's novels is one of the things that made me so interested in the first novel and I had hoped that would continue in this book. It not only continued, but intensified.<br /><br />This... | [] | 0399162968 | 0399162968 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,410,826,458,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Vibrant is an understatement | It is no secret to anyone who has a familiarity with the work of Kimberly Hasselbrink that she is the master of food photography. She can pick up through a camera lens what most of us couldn't see with the naked eye, which is why I was so excited to see this book.<br /><br />The first thing you notice when you open the... | [] | 1607745410 | 1607745410 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,410,662,139,000 | 1 | false |
5 | It will make you want to live life! | In this second volume of Savannah Grace's fantastic recount of her and her family's travels around the world, we get a much more personal and up-close view of the family dynamics and spirit amongst her group.<br /><br />Whereas the first book primarily focused on young Savannah's emotions and experiences, this one give... | [] | 1501052144 | 1501052144 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,410,659,669,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Tough and emotional but beautiful | This is not one of those books that I want to run around yelling to everyone that they should read. It isn't a bad book, but rather an emotional one where the characters spend a lot of time reflecting on their own lives, the choices they have and will make and ultimately, it is kind of sad.<br /><br />Still, the author... | [] | 039916734X | 039916734X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,410,552,213,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Dark but interesting | 3.5 stars<br /><br />Right away, if you love Edgar Allan Poe, you may find yourself doing a bit of a head-scratcher at this novel. The basis of this book is interesting. There is a bit of Jekyll and Hyde, a feeling of Frankenstein in the sections that deal with reanimation, and a love story of sorts in between. The unu... | [] | 1606844636 | 1606844636 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,410,302,940,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Very enchanting indeed | Initially I was afraid that taking this book under my review wing would be a little scary. The amount of knowledge I had prior to reading this novel when it came to Jewish history could have been held in a shot glass. Even so, through Maggie Anton's magical abilities as a storyteller, I found myself immediately immerse... | [] | 0452298229 | 0452298229 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,410,117,666,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Sweet and touching | This is a short, sweet book that uplifted me and put a smile on my face whilst reading.<br /><br />I liked that the author was not a dog person in the beginning, but came to know how much love and affection a k-9 companion can bring.<br /><br />Although there is loss involved with this book, I thought the author did a ... | [] | 0984647341 | 0984647341 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,409,787,014,000 | 1 | false |
3 | 28 tricks worth learning | This novel is full of charming moments with the main character and his friends. The narrator's voice fits in keeping with the expected maturity of the age group chosen and the consistent misuse of "big words" to describe events in the story was quite a lot of fun.<br /><br />This book does have a bit of "gr... | [] | 1459406176 | 1459406176 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,409,786,414,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Excellent, original story | This was different, and I really think that is what made me like it. The different perspectives this book is told from made it more interesting than the average novel in this genre and I appreciated the crafty mind of the author from the beginning.<br /><br />The characters--both those living and beyond made this a boo... | [] | B00LSX4856 | B00LSX4856 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,409,355,499,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Lots of easy recipes | This book is really good for the cook who doesn't have a tremendous amount of time to prepare meals big enough for an entire family. I liked that there were measurements for various sized slow cookers, so you don't have to guess how much of something you will need to make an adjustment.<br /><br />There are a lot of re... | [] | 038534466X | 038534466X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,406,137,139,000 | 0 | false |
4 | So good! | I really liked this book!<br /><br />The horror genre can go either way for me. Sometimes I really like the idea, but the execution seems off, or the book is too bloody and gory. It is hard to find a horror novel that keeps up an intense pace without coming off as silly or losing speed as it goes along. This book never... | [] | 0974554820 | 0974554820 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,405,534,479,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Very well written | "The Art Restorer" Is a very relaxing, well written book with a lot of careful mystery.<br /><br />This is my first work by Julian Sanchez, as I did not read the first book in this series. I don't think that it is necessary to do so in order to understand this book. There are frequent references to things that ... | [] | B00L1TPCG6 | B00L1TPCG6 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,405,444,377,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Spooky, challenging fun for kids | Confession: I am such a kid. Really, I had as much fun with this book as the kids I work with did. There are a lot of benefits for children in exploring word scrambles. Elementary children will no doubt find these puzzles fun and challenging, and it is a great way to reinforce proper spelling. For ESL kids, word scramb... | [] | 1492799920 | 1492799920 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,405,139,730,000 | 5 | false |
4 | Creepy in all the right places | In the beginning, I was a bit concerned that this might be one of those books that started out interesting enough and then died a horrible death. I am happy to report that was not the case. It only keeps getter better the farther you get into the story.<br /><br />Set in the Louisiana Bayou, this book has the dark, cre... | [] | 1455554820 | 1455554820 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,405,109,940,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A lovely collection | Whilst this is definitely darker than some of the other work by this author, I enjoyed reading it anyway. It somewhat reminded me of the mystery/sci-fi magazines popular in the late eighties and early nineties, where the author's works were sampled and simplified.<br /><br />I liked the human element to the stories in ... | [] | 1480491160 | 1480491160 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,839,924,000 | 0 | false |
4 | I want a tea shop too! | First, Aesthetics. This cover drew me in right away and made me want to read this book.<br /><br />Secondly, when you read an Icicle Falls book, you know two things right off the top. You will feel at home in this novel like you belong there and have good friends waiting to greet you. You will also get to know characte... | [] | 0778316181 | 0778316181 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,721,916,000 | 0 | false |
3 | A sheltered life revealed | I'm going to keep this review to a minimum as it would be hard to offer an in depth review without giving away vital information about the book.<br /><br />I though the idea behind this biography was very interesting and the author did an excellent job researching and providing the reader with information that was prev... | [] | 145551263X | 145551263X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,720,685,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A book for those who adore books | If you truly love books, if you get excited at the sight of them, the feel of them, the way dusty old tomes smell, then this is the book you have been waiting for.<br /><br />I was greatly impressed with this novel. Not only has Charlie Lovett managed to incorporate a love of rare books and a good deal of mystery into ... | [] | 0670026476 | 0670026476 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,719,233,000 | 1 | false |
4 | A good book full of roses and laughter | This is one of those novels were when you beginning reading it, you will be hard pressed to stop. The wit and clever nature of the author are quite apparent even early on in this book and it makes for a delightful read.<br /><br />I enjoyed the plot, the characters and the overall story very much, but what made me want... | [] | 1401341918 | 1401341918 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,711,921,000 | 13 | false |
4 | A matter of entertainment | I really liked this novel. You mention Bram Stoker and I am there (what a terrible Romanian I am.)Really though, this book was more than just hot air breathed into famous folk that have been in the grave for a while, unlike some of the other works I've read recently that used famous authors as characters.<br /><br />Ev... | [] | 0727883801 | 0727883801 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,232,737,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Sorry to say farewell | For those of you who love books that have lots of action...this one is not going to be for you. This is definitely a novel that is heavily reliant on dialogue to tell the reader the story. At the same time, this book is quite funny and if you can survive the dialogue, a worthwhile read.<br /><br />This is an entertaini... | [] | 0727883836 | 0727883836 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,232,598,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Excellent historical | From the very first sentence this is an enchanting book with careful descriptions of the setting that bring the story to life. Cora Harrison is a wonderful writer. In a world where it seems that we have seen it all, done it all and read it all before, she reminds the reader why they love literature in the first place w... | [] | 072788378X | 072788378X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,232,476,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Lovely book! | Overall, I thought this was a lovely historical book with a lot of mystery and interesting plot twists. The hero of the book is quite vibrant and gave me a reason to want to keep exploring the depths of London from long ago.<br /><br />I would have liked to have seen a bit more variation in the choice of adjectives for... | [] | 1780290608 | 1780290608 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,404,232,356,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Interesting. | You know, I wanted to love this book. Yeah, we all say that as reviewers from time to time, but this time I really mean it. I have read quite a few Heather Graham titles, some that I loved, some that I didn't love quite as much. For this novel, after reading the blurb, I really thought this might be one of those that j... | [] | 0778316262 | 0778316262 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,975,435,000 | 6 | false |
4 | A fun and engaging mystery | 4.5 stars<br /><br />This is one time when I have to say, no matter what is written in the book blurb, it will never do the complexities of this book justice.<br /><br />"I'm not a battered wife, dumbnuts. I'm in a dangerous line of work."<br /><br />Wow. I'm not even sure where to begin. In a lot of crime/myst... | [] | 0399162135 | 0399162135 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,804,049,000 | 10 | false |
5 | I loved it! | The Stories We Tell by Patti Callahan Henry<br /><br />Reading Patti Callahan Henry is like taking a breath of fresh air when you need it the most. Her stories are charming and deeply thoughtful, the kind that are impossible to put down.<br /><br />“The Stories We Tell,” is a book that is hard to describe. The writing ... | [] | 1250040310 | 1250040310 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,628,036,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Different, but good | I have one minor complaint. Whilst that is a beautiful cover, it does not at all convey what this book is actually about.<br /><br />Okay, on to the review.<br /><br />I loved this book. This was unexpected and quite a stretch for an author that has never really been far into the paranormal genre. I was not at all surp... | [] | 1455522317 | 1455522317 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,381,998,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Awesome thriller! | If you are the type of reader who is very impatient, the beginning of this book might make you question your decision to read it. I was the same way, but you really will want to stick it out. Within a few pages, the excitement begins and then it pretty much doesn't stop until the very end.<br /><br />Ben Tucker is a gr... | [] | 1935711369 | 1935711369 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,281,567,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Hoping for another book after this | Much like the first book in the series, this is a startling, imaginative urban fantasy with a lot of truth behind the fiction.<br /><br />I remember the first time I read a book by J.E. Horn, and I thought then "why has this guy not made it into the mainstream?" I feel that way still. His world is so vibrant an... | [] | 1490725660 | 1490725660 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,280,132,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Some very funny moments | Well....hmmm. I'm not sure what to say. I tend to love these novels that use gone-for-years literary characters, but this one you really, really...and boy, do I mean really, have to stretch the imagination to be able to digest. It was something else.<br /><br />I'm not certain how much Poe enthusiasts will appreciate t... | [] | 0441674208 | 0441674208 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,195,316,000 | 2 | false |
4 | An excellent second in the series | 4.5 stars<br /><br />This book surprised me in a lot of ways. Usually by the time I get to the second book in a series, I feel like I pretty much have the motives and personalities of the characters figured out. Not so much in this series. One of the things that impressed me the most about this book is the way the char... | [] | B00BU8DS0A | B00BU8DS0A | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,105,444,000 | 0 | false |
3 | It was an experience! | I heard a lot about this book before I ever read it I waited for quite some time to read it, so that I would be able to do a better review and include more details when I finally did review. I have to say, part of me understands why this book was touted as such a fabulous and outstanding book, and part of me wonders if... | [] | 0812993276 | 0812993276 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,039,666,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Interesting premise and lovely novel | I enjoyed this book a lot. There were a few times when the writing felt a little stiff and formal, but the depth of the characters and the ability of the author to show us the past and the present without it becoming confusing was very good and made up for the minor quirks here and there.<br /><br />For me, the most fa... | [] | 1250034604 | 1250034604 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,403,039,490,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Fine Magic Realism | To sum this book up in a single statement is nearly impossible, but if I had to come close, I would say "curious."<br /><br />If you like magic realism, then you will most likely love this book. However, if you like things that are more straightforward with characters that reveal themselves to the reader easily... | [] | 1402297122 | 1402297122 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,402,932,579,000 | 1 | false |
3 | History brought to life | If you love historical fiction for the mysteries of the past it reveals, you may enjoy this story. Susan Cooper-Bridgewater did a good job bringing the main character to life. He is rather spoiled, not a loveable character in most ways (undoubtedly intentional) and yet, he is interesting and complex. I kept reading jus... | [] | B00HHZX832 | B00HHZX832 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,402,808,691,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Finally, some credit for those who were there | Being just a tad bit of a Lincoln junkie, I knew when I saw this book that I had to read it. This book, for me, was a cut above the rest before I even opened the cover, as it actually recognised the important roles of Major Rathbone and his future wife, Clara Harris. This is very unusual for any account of Lincoln's as... | [] | 1939688507 | 1939688507 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,402,619,919,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Dark and delicious | 3.5 stars<br /><br />I didn't dislike this book, but I felt it was a simple continuation of "Lady of Ashes" and didn't really add a lot of substance. This book started off really interesting, and I enjoyed the first few chapters a lot, but after a while it seemed that it was just repeating things that had alrea... | [] | 0758293240 | 0758293240 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,402,600,459,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Interesting take on the afterlife | This book has some really funny moments as the main character attempts to figure out what to do when you die, but don't really go anywhere. I thought the author's take on the afterlife was both interesting and unique. Rather than being the walk through walls kind of ghost,her character is mostly functional, but most pe... | [] | 0991303601 | 0991303601 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,402,435,521,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Baby oh baby! | If you like your books to be filled with steam and spice, this is a perfect one for you to pick up and not put down until you have finished it. Olivia Gates writes with passion, and her characters reflect that.<br /><br />This is a quick and easy read with a good deal of back story that makes the characters seem ground... | [] | 0373733143 | 0373733143 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,402,075,071,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Sweet tooth satisfied! | 3.5 stars<br /><br />This is a charming love story with a similar romantic feel to "Unleashing Mr. Darcy."<br /><br />Teri Wilson has a way of creating characters that you feel you can easily get to know and take with you when you finish reading. That being said, this was not, in my pinion, as enchanting her pr... | [] | 0373778759 | 0373778759 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,402,074,447,000 | 0 | false |
4 | So much fun! | When I first began reading this book, I expected just another silly monster story. I quickly found out that this book was written with care by someone who knows how to tell a good story. The plot had many unexpected twists and unlike a lot of books that I would say fall into this category, the author took time to intro... | [] | 0786034750 | 0786034750 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,401,826,463,000 | 14 | false |
3 | Thoughtfully written | I didn't dislike this book, but I definitely think the ghost story aspect of the book is a bit front and centre, when in fact the ghosts are the least important part of these stories.<br /><br />I did particularly enjoy the first story. The rest of them were interesting enough, but the descriptions the author gave and ... | [] | 0812993314 | 0812993314 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,401,556,007,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A beautiful, enchanting Novel | I LOVE THIS BOOK.<br /><br />Ever have such high expectations for a book that you are actually a little afraid to start reading it? That was me with this novel. Good news though, this book not only met those expectations, but far exceeded them.<br /><br />It is not too often that I find a main character that I not only... | [] | 1451688911 | 1451688911 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,401,552,916,000 | 1 | false |
4 | thoughtful and well written | This is a well written book that the author clearly put a lot of thought and effort into. I was impressed with the level of description she put into the setting and enjoyed getting to know the characters. That being said, this is also an extraordinarily long book, and I honestly felt as though it could have been edited... | [] | 1783061693 | 1783061693 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,401,551,099,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Perfect for reluctant writers! | This is an excellent book for girls just beginning to learn the art of cursive handwriting. The guide is full of clear and concise lettering that at first offers the ability to be traced and later prompts the child to attempt the writing on their own.<br /><br />The sentences get longer and more complex toward the midd... | [] | 1490515712 | 1490515712 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,401,392,867,000 | 6 | false |
5 | Excellent! A very helpful tool. | Being a home-school learning coach with four kids, I am always on the hunt for activity and educational books that my kids will not only learn from, but have fun with whilst doing so. This is definitely one of those books.<br /><br />I have used a few different printing books this year, and this is by far the best that... | [] | 1495991490 | 1495991490 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,401,390,765,000 | 8 | false |
3 | Unexpected | There were many interesting elements to this book right away that captured my attention and made me want to keep reading. The kidnapping in the beginning was curious and I was definitely excited to read on and find out more.<br /><br />Then...things got a little strange. This is a book that you don't want to read whils... | [] | 0345549074 | 0345549074 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,400,976,227,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Chilling, beautifully written--recommended | Of the three novels I have read in this series thus far, this one is most definitely my favourite. Whilst the other books were good, this one is fantastic. The characters feel more real in this story, and the events from previous books come to a culmination of sorts, making for a lot of interesting happenings.<br /><br... | [] | B00J16FAGS | B00J16FAGS | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,400,974,051,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Zombie Chickens and loads of fun! | Juli Mata has a clear understanding of what it is like to be a pre-teen and the pressures that kids feel when trying to establish their place in the social order. This book is fun to read, silly at times, but also has a lot of truth in it.<br /><br />Throughout this story, I felt sorry for Kate for the situations she f... | [] | 1423194594 | 1423194594 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,400,693,998,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Great fun | Murder at Honeychurch Hall, is a cute, quirky and fun mystery with vibrant characters and a lot to love.<br /><br />I enjoyed this book from the beginning. The main character is funny, blunt and draws you into the story right away. I liked that this book did not take long to get into the mystery portion of the story an... | [] | 1250007798 | 1250007798 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,400,347,929,000 | 2 | false |
4 | A great collection | There is no disputing that this author knows how to set a scene, or that Kseniya Melnik is a talented writer. She has a way of captivating the senses of the reader with her descriptions of human action and her ability to make each scene feel like the most important one in the book.<br /><br />This collection of interli... | [] | 1627790071 | 1627790071 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,400,347,827,000 | 0 | false |
3 | A bit darker, but good | First of all, I would like to say that this is a beautifully written book and the issues I had with it were nothing to do with the word choices or quality of the writing, but rather the delivery of the story.<br /><br />This book is written coming from two different perspectives in two different time periods. It wasn't... | [] | 1409142981 | 1409142981 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,400,040,730,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Intriguing | To say that this book is well written would not in any way be an overstatement, however, it was not the thrill ride that I expected.<br /><br />This book has a carefully constructed plot and goes well into the procedural aspect of police investigation. I enjoyed getting to know Maeve, but at the same time felt her char... | [] | 0312614179 | 0312614179 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,399,751,530,000 | 2 | false |
4 | A thoughtful read | When I first began reading this book, I wondered what in the world was going on in it. The first few pages didn't offer much in the way of explanation and I was a bit confused. As it progressed, I came to understand where the author was going with it, and really felt a sense of the story pulling together nicely.<br /><... | [] | 0738740454 | 0738740454 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,399,751,374,000 | 16 | false |
3 | Unforgettable, but also bleak | This was an interesting book, but not one that I would have ever thought of as intended for a younger than adult audience if I hadn't read the blurb first. The portions of this book that deal with teen angst and the struggle to find a place to fit in were definitely age appropriate, but I'm not sure how much the averag... | [] | 0449809978 | 0449809978 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,398,739,799,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Well written and unexpected | There were a lot of things early on about this book that made me like it. Firstly, I greatly enjoyed the strong voice of the narrator. He has a good personality and is a helpful story teller, giving background without revealing too much too soon.<br /><br />The setting was well described and I liked that it changed as ... | [] | 1496043022 | 1496043022 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,398,017,415,000 | 2 | false |
3 | It was okay | I loved the first couple of books in this series and the last one I found somewhat enjoyable as well. Sadly, by this book I no longer have much interest.<br /><br />This book felt...lacking. As I was reading through the accounts of the daily life of this family, I felt like I was watching a rather lackluster reality sh... | [] | 1250034485 | 1250034485 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,398,015,883,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting concept | Coming off the heels of "Six Years," Which I absolutely loved, I was really hoping that this thriller would be just as good.<br /><br />Harlan Coben is a fantastic author, there is no doubt about that, so I had high expectations for this book. For the first third or so of the story, I wasn't positive that I was... | [] | 0525953493 | 0525953493 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,398,013,697,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Beautiful history brought to life | Living within just a few miles of Virginia City, Nevada, I was immediately fascinated when I read the blurb for this novel. It was interesting to read the descriptions of Virginia City back in the day and see places that I have visited numerous times mentioned in the context that they were still in their prime.<br /><b... | [] | 0670014850 | 0670014850 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,397,497,010,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Not my favourite, but still interesting | This book is somewhat of an enigma. The best comparison I can think of is that reading this is like looking at a piece of modern art. Everyone in the group will get something different out of it and the longer you examine it, the less sense it will make in some ways and the clearer the picture will become in others.<br... | [] | 0375706682 | 0375706682 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,397,494,827,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A beautiful story | If you are a fan of historical novels, you want to take the time to check this one out. Plain and simple, this is one of the most surprising books of the year.<br /><br />I love the way the author managed to overlay one story on top of the other, showing the reader the similarities between the lives and experiences of ... | [] | 1937053423 | 1937053423 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,396,994,865,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Not what I expected, but still very good | This, for me at least, was a strange book. I fell in love with it right away. All of the promises of magical and whimsical in the blurb seemed to be fulfilled right away and I was fascinated by how original this story seemed. The first couple of characters I met in the story were fantastic and drew me in, but then...it... | [] | 0143124943 | 0143124943 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,396,983,904,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Didn't really connect, but still enjoyed reading it | A difficult one to call. There were parts of this book where I thought the writing was above average and simply beautiful. Then there were other parts where I thought the author went into way too much detail and said things in a few pages that she could have said in only a few sentences.<br /><br />This is a case where... | [] | 1250006082 | 1250006082 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,396,466,679,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A wonderful history | A timely and intimate look into Abraham Lincoln’s White House through the lives of his two closest aides and confidants<br /><br />Lincoln’s official secretaries John Hay and John Nicolay enjoyed more access, witnessed more history, and knew Lincoln better than anyone outside of the president’s immediate family. Hay an... | [] | 0670025666 | 0670025666 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,396,385,896,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Excellent Adventure...so much fun! | This is a hell of an interesting book! Okay, so when I first saw this I knew I had to read it because of the silly sci-fi expectation, but actually this book surprised me and was far better than I would have thought.<br /><br />Yes, it could be made into a Syfy channel special, but the book was actually much more compl... | [] | 1620073757 | 1620073757 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,396,380,302,000 | 4 | false |
4 | A wondrful Mystery | The Winter King is one of my favourite historical books of the season. When I began reading this book, there was a little confusion for me since I came into it in the midst of a series, which I had not originally realised, but soon, the book made perfect sense without having to have read the previous.<br /><br />There ... | [] | 0727883496 | 0727883496 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,396,378,819,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Short but packs an important punch | For being under 200 pages, this smartly written book is actually filled with good advice and is pretty comprehensive in many ways.<br /><br />Whereas many books regarding data and the usage and importance of data only mention one side--usually the corporate side, Gregory Short did not stop there. He managed to write a ... | [] | 098974261X | 098974261X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,396,040,452,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Absolutely One of the Best books this year | This is definitely one of the best novels I have read this year. This is somewhat of a difficult book to review, as there is so much I want to say, but I want to do so without spoilers.<br /><br />First of all, if you are a mother, you will feel close to this book from the beginning. Kate's search for answers about her... | [] | 0062225448 | 0062225448 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,396,035,428,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Most Excellent | I dare you to read this book and not fall in love with it if you are or have ever been a Sherlock Holmes fan.<br /><br />This is definitely one of the best books I have read this year. I giggled my way through the wry humour and appreciated the complexity of the mysteries involved in the telling of this tale.<br /><br ... | [] | 1250035007 | 1250035007 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,395,947,853,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Fun, interesting and light | In the beginning I was on the fence a bit about this book. There are some truly beautiful passages, even within the first couple of chapters, but I didn't feel that I got to know much about the main character immediately. This prevented me from being able to care about her early on in the story.<br /><br />As things we... | [] | 1939529247 | 1939529247 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,395,858,029,000 | 3 | false |
4 | A Dark Surrender Indeed | "Dark Surrender" by Erica Ridley is another fine example of this author's ability to create stories that stay with the reader. Her books are atmospheric and ripe with chemistry and tension between her characters.<br /><br />What first caught my attention about this novel was the way the characters were introduc... | [] | 1939713218 | 1939713218 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,395,362,453,000 | 2 | false |
5 | So much fun for the little ones | This book is such a classic and always pleases parents and children alike. I was very happy with the kindle adaption of this book. Even on my smartphone the words were big enough to read at a mild distance and the pictures looked just as good as they do in a paper book. The little guy were happy, so that made mum happy... | [] | B00ESF277W | B00ESF277W | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,394,257,689,000 | 1 | true |
4 | So much fun! | What a fun book! I had not read any of this author's work previous to this, but now I have another author to add to my list of authors to watch.<br /><br />This is a smartly written and sassy novel with some truly stellar and unexpected quotes. The main character is full of wry observations and hilarious quotes. I won'... | [] | 160282987X | 160282987X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,394,163,392,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A beautifully realised story | Lost Lake is another emotional and family-driven read from author Sarah Addison Allen. When I first began reading this book, I didn't really make an immediate connection. There were quite a few characters introduced early on in the story and I had trouble following who they were and what part they played in the story, ... | [] | 125001980X | 125001980X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,394,156,757,000 | 0 | false |
5 | I loved it! | I really enjoyed reading this book. In the realm of younger audience/middle grade fiction, there have been a lot of disappointments this last year but I am pleased to say this is certainly not one of them.<br /><br />Here is what I loved about this book:<br /><br />Charlie, the self proclaimed "biggest nerd in scho... | [] | 1434265099 | 1434265099 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,393,693,688,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Another Excellent Book from Mac Black | Derek is back and in just as much trouble (if not more) than usual. Once again Mac Black has taken his readers on a journey into the mind of the unlikely hero/protagonist Derek and his mad family.<br /><br />I liked this book even more than the last one. After the last book, where Derek made some great and important di... | [] | 1908135425 | 1908135425 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,393,528,853,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Excellent! | "The Demon of Stonewood"is the exciting followup to "The Thieves of Stonewood"and once again reinforces the author's ability to wow an audience with his vibrant characters and twisting plot lines.<br /><br />I actually found that I liked this book more than the first one in a lot of ways. The character ... | [] | 0991864220 | 0991864220 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,393,280,387,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting how the characters changed | "The Path of Daggers" is the 8th book in the highly regarded "Wheel of time series" by Robert Jordan. I heard a lot about this book before I decided to read it, and I have to say, after actually reading it, I agree with both camps.<br /><br />The book itself is lovely. The cover is great, (Trade paperba... | [] | 0765336472 | 0765336472 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,392,584,797,000 | 1 | false |
3 | A new mystery, a new series | The Arnifour Affair is a fairly interesting mystery novel set in Victorian London. Whislt I immediately thought of Sherlock and Holmes, the author did a good job of making his characters have their own personalities.<br /><br />The main mystery, for me at least, felt a little lacking as I thought it was a bit too obvio... | [] | 0758292678 | 0758292678 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,392,581,961,000 | 2 | false |
2 | It was interesting | When I began reading this book, I was immediately excited about learning more about one of my favourite television celebrities. Hattie kauffman has become such an influential force in the media, that I had high hopes for her memoir.<br /><br />There were some things that I valued about this book. It must have taken a l... | [] | 0801015383 | 0801015383 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,391,979,479,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Sinfully good | When I first saw this book, the medieval aspect caught my attention right away. Still, I figured that for a book of this time period, I expected a lot of boring miles of description and historical references. I was wrong. This book was anything but boring.<br /><br />The main point of the story was revealed right away,... | [] | 0985239301 | 0985239301 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,391,974,959,000 | 2 | false |
5 | A thoughtful and flowing book of poems | What Passes For Love is an intensely written book of poetry and short essays that discusses and questions not only love, but the varying ways we feel emotion, view life, death and relationships in general. I was most impressed by the way this author arranged these poems by different themes, lengths and complexities.<br... | [] | 1291164065 | 1291164065 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,391,974,173,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Even Joe would be proud | Have you ever read a book that you just can't stop thinking, or talking about and immediately after finishing you just want to tell EVERYONE about it? Me too. This book, to be exact. I read a lot, so I like to think I have become rather discerning when it comes to the important things like depth of character creation, ... | [] | 038553762X | 038553762X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,391,889,457,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Sad, but beautifully written | Reading this book was an emotional experience. At once, this book is heavily laden with grief, redemption, loss and hope. I appreciated that the author took the time to really introduce the backgrounds of her characters and let the reader get to know them.<br /><br />Both main characters were well thought out and explo... | [] | 0778314758 | 0778314758 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,391,294,690,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Amazing! | This is my favourite novel I have read in the New Year. Margaret Dilloway has used fiction to explore the experiences of her mother and her Japanese heritage. In doing so, she has created a book that is emotionally engaging,powerfully heartfelt and entertaining.<br /><br />From the beginning this book captivated me. I ... | [] | 0399156372 | 0399156372 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,391,286,489,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Enjoyable way to spend an afternoon | Sometimes I think I should give up all other genres and just read middle-grade fiction. This book reinforced that thought process. I love it when you can become absorbed in a magical fantasy to the point where all of your stresses and worries fade into the background.<br /><br />I liked the interactions between the cha... | [] | 0385753543 | 0385753543 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,391,222,087,000 | 1 | false |
3 | I liked it well enough | I give this book an overall 3.5 stars. The story was interesting and complex, but the not as filled with action nor suspense as I would have believed from reading the blurb.<br /><br />While this story has a relatively slow pace, it is still very well written. The main character has a lot of shadows in her past that mu... | [] | 0778315886 | 0778315886 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,390,937,447,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Interesting and an unexpected ending | In the beginning I had a few reservations about this book. I wasn't sure how long the author could use the noisy neighbour as the focal point of the story and it seemed as though things weren't moving along as quick as I would expect. I am pleased to report that there was in fact a good reason she focused on this part ... | [] | 1250041023 | 1250041023 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,390,937,092,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Interesting to see real life in fantasy | So, I'm not sure what is up with the reviews of this book on Goodreads but after reading it, I can say that I don't agree with the large majority of them. Reviews are supposed to be honest, so I will ignore the others with my usual amount of disregard for these things and give my honest opinion. This is about the book ... | [] | 0545434181 | 0545434181 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,389,115,164,000 | 5 | false |
4 | so much fun | In many ways, this is one of my favourite romances I have read this year. I was actually quite surprised by how much enjoyment I got out of this book. What the characters were based on put aside, I loved the originality of the cast. When you read a lot of romances, they all tend to blend together after a while, so it w... | [] | 037377835X | 037377835X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,388,684,691,000 | 16 | false |
4 | A lovely holiday read | What in the world can you ask from a Christmas novel than a great butt-kicking scene with a couple of feisty chicks in a bar? This is what makes RaeAnne Thayne such a versatile and interesting romance author. If you are tired of reading the traditional holiday romance, this book might be the break you have been looking... | [] | 0373778155 | 0373778155 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,388,684,145,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A lot of fun | When I began reading this book I didn't make it past the first page without laughter. Scott Fivelson is a sharp and witty writer with the ability to transform characters from words on paper to real people that make you think about the world we live in.<br /><br />I wasn't sure what to think before I began this book, so... | [] | 0978982215 | 0978982215 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,388,417,667,000 | 2 | false |
5 | This is a great, very original book! | Martyn Stanley is a talented new voice in the fantasy genre, and his book, "Deathsworn: the Last Dragon Slayer" Surprised and delighted me. Just when I thought there was no more room for yet another book about slaying a dragon, came this one--and it made me think twice about that judgement.<br /><br />Here is w... | [] | B009ECABOA | B009ECABOA | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,387,161,746,000 | 16 | false |
5 | Beautifully written and illustrated | This is one of the prettiest children's books I have seen in hardcover. The illustrations are big, full page pictures with an abundance of detail.<br /><br />The story is written in rhyme and is fun to read aloud with the young person in your life (or to yourself.) I enjoyed sharing this with my children and felt it he... | [] | 0692015523 | 0692015523 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,387,141,963,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Lovely and unique Christmas tale | I like this book. It really is as simple as that. The writing is clean and the author did an excellent job portraying what it is like not only to be a single parent, but also to be the parent of an autistic child. If you are a fan of the feel good holiday story, this book will get you right in the chest, although in a ... | [] | 1870824490 | 1870824490 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,386,806,051,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Great! | I enjoyed this version of this book. As one of the few books by Poe that I had not read digitally, I had been greatly looking forward to this, and it was in no way a let down. The spacing, typesetting and organisation were great and there were no obvious errors. If you are looking for a book for the Poe fan in your lif... | [] | B0088P4QPY | B0088P4QPY | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,386,524,497,000 | 0 | true |
4 | A lot of magical fun | If you like your fairy-tales to include all the elements of a traditional tale but also offer something new, this may be a book that you enjoy. Admittedly, in the beginning I wasn't sure what to think. Each of the first few chapters began with a different character and to be honest, at first I was a little lost.<br /><... | [] | 0991789776 | 0991789776 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,384,193,128,000 | 1 | false |
4 | More than your average romance | At first, I had a hard time deciding on a rating for this book. It is well written, intelligent and interesting, but does not exactly follow the usual romance formula that I am used to. This is a book that deals a lot with political matters and environmental concerns and although this is the basis for the love story, i... | [] | 1492295310 | 1492295310 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,759,554,000 | 9 | false |
5 | Memorable, charming | I fell in love with this book before the first chapter was even complete. Really--yes, this is unusual for me to say so as I like to make my decisions when I am finished with the novel, but in this case, there was simply no doubt in my mind that what I had before me was a truly great book. Now that I have finished the ... | [] | 1402285450 | 1402285450 | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,713,953,000 | 4 | false |
3 | I am still not sure quite what to think. | This is a difficult book for me to write a review for, even after taking some time to sit back and figure out what I wanted to say. Obviously, if you are a fan of the Thirteenth Tale and Diane Setterfield, then you were likely as excited as I was to see Bellman & Black.<br /><br />This book started out as more than I c... | [] | 147671195X | 147671195X | AFDNLNTANUGENK62RSTAQALJOWPQ | 1,383,678,358,000 | 1 | false |
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