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3 | If you love NM, this is a series for you | I will read anything Rudolfo Anaya writes. I read the entire series after finding the first ones in Albuquerque. Loved the first two, sort of wondered where the third will take me, and by the fourth, I was glad the series was over. Not the brightest bulb in the box our hero Sonny, and always walking into the dark ro... | [] | 0826337589 | 0826337589 | AHGQ55BQHMAC2GLZULU4NVRQQFWQ | 1,532,537,540,846 | 2 | true |
5 | One of my all time favorite books. Got my first copy in 1978 | One of my all time favorite books. Got my first copy in 1978, and have been sharing it with friends ever since. Capture the magic and soul of northern New Mexico, takes me back to my childhood there each time I read it. | [] | 0446675369 | 0446675369 | AHGQ55BQHMAC2GLZULU4NVRQQFWQ | 1,529,073,629,229 | 0 | true |
2 | While I love the images | While I love the images, I HATE the glossy paper of the calendar - Baumann work looks so much better on matte paper. Makes them look cheap | [] | 0764977490 | 0764977490 | AHGQ55BQHMAC2GLZULU4NVRQQFWQ | 1,529,073,498,520 | 0 | true |
5 | A memorable read | This book reads like a long letter from a dear friend, full of wit and occasional asides. Its not a diet book, never set itslef up as such, but rather a diary of a personal journey of discovery of oneself. The courage it takes to keep on going, to see the incremental results, to keep focused, and then open yourself u... | [] | 0767912918 | 0767912918 | AHGQ55BQHMAC2GLZULU4NVRQQFWQ | 1,075,153,716,000 | 6 | false |
4 | Nice book | The projects are for professionals, meaning they are not simple and easy. But it is nice to look at the pictures. | [] | 1854702599 | 1854702599 | AFPMQNTISH3K2IMBRMDWVKGE3X7Q | 1,605,497,487,885 | 1 | true |
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5 | Great | Beautiful thick book. It is about amazing illustrations and wonderful story. The movie was great too. | [] | 0545027896 | 0545027896 | AFPMQNTISH3K2IMBRMDWVKGE3X7Q | 1,513,886,524,548 | 0 | true |
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5 | It's a great book | The pictures are the best part. They are great for comparing swing positions. I show the pictures to my golf students to help them understand various concepts. | [] | 1842222643 | 1842222643 | AFPMQNTISH3K2IMBRMDWVKGE3X7Q | 1,278,472,824,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Gorgeous Art | Beautiful calendar. Period. | [] | 144949921X | 144949921X | AHSMGLJ2RGC2JZ3A6O7AQZ5WNTJA | 1,583,638,046,514 | 0 | true |
5 | This has Changed my Life!! PLUS Update | OMG, where to begin? I'm 18 days into the Whole30 plan and my aches and pains due to inflammation are gone. I've lost 13lbs. My brain fog is GONE. I do NOT NEED coffee in the mornings, but I do have a cup as I love the stuff:) I feel SO good, mentally as well as physically. And this is an EASY plan, too! I did the ... | [] | 0544609719 | 0544609719 | AHSMGLJ2RGC2JZ3A6O7AQZ5WNTJA | 1,495,908,358,000 | 203 | true |
3 | Decent one-time purchase | Purchased as a Christmas gift for a Downton Abbey fanatic friend. Smaller than expected but acceptable. I would not buy it again, though. | [] | 0762453486 | 0762453486 | AHSMGLJ2RGC2JZ3A6O7AQZ5WNTJA | 1,421,469,855,000 | 5 | true |
3 | Maybe TOO Easy | I buy Easy Piano books all the time, but never have I found one with notes spelled out on the notes themselves.<br /><br />Since I have read music all my life, these annotated notes were more distracting than helpful. It might help someone learning to read music though. | [
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5 | Song List - GREAT SONGS IN THIS!! LOVING IT! | What a great surprise this turned out to be! Usually "easy" sheet music often disappoints me in their translations, and this didn't. I found only one song so far I added my own pencilled in tweak to it (out of the many I have played). Also - this collection is such a blessing. There are songs that really mean a... | [] | 1423404661 | 1423404661 | AH7CC3EL6HVR3B6FMYJSLPYVFWQQ | 1,525,144,528,397 | 22 | true |
5 | Great Color Photos | I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this paperback book. Great paper and TONS of color photos. I am already using it on my hikes and am loving it. Thanks! | [] | 1551050404 | 1551050404 | AH7CC3EL6HVR3B6FMYJSLPYVFWQQ | 1,516,819,673,288 | 0 | true |
4 | Different than the others - But fun | One of my new favorites and I will be reading it again. The fantasy aspect to it was a nice change to the norm (but I wouldn't want ALL of their books to be as such). | [] | 076537093X | 076537093X | AH7CC3EL6HVR3B6FMYJSLPYVFWQQ | 1,482,511,425,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Great songs for begining to intermediate players | This book is now one of my favorites and the price was GREAT! Thank you. | [] | B000NWKH44 | B000NWKH44 | AH7CC3EL6HVR3B6FMYJSLPYVFWQQ | 1,467,320,059,000 | 0 | true |
5 | YES! | Loved this... not much more to say. I can never get enough of Twilight stuff | [] | 0316505455 | 0316505455 | AHLLIWFJWH6H3ECI2MXTAB34HJTA | 1,609,016,021,180 | 0 | true |
5 | Great friend gift | I got this as a gift for a friend and she absolutely loves it. | [] | 0863189822 | 0863189822 | AHLLIWFJWH6H3ECI2MXTAB34HJTA | 1,605,125,755,285 | 0 | true |
5 | Compelling Characters | The pace and writing style is so interesting that I didn’t want to put the book down.<br /> I loved the clearly defined characters. You’ll feel like you know and recognize them all (the good and bad). I liked, disliked, felt compassion for, and pitied the main character at times...and, what a character she is. The hist... | [] | 917969408X | 917969408X | AHLLIWFJWH6H3ECI2MXTAB34HJTA | 1,590,217,287,383 | 0 | true |
5 | A Really Good Scandi-Read! | The Grand Man is an excellent combination of Swedish culture, Scandi-trivia, Jazz, betrayal, murder, mystery, “fika” & a bit of romance. I totally felt like I was there; I didn’t want to leave. | [] | 9177859731 | 9177859731 | AHLLIWFJWH6H3ECI2MXTAB34HJTA | 1,588,893,942,375 | 0 | true |
5 | Good cause! | Perfect for what it is. Goes to charity. I love Colbert and despise Orangeman...lol | [] | 1982121084 | 1982121084 | AHLLIWFJWH6H3ECI2MXTAB34HJTA | 1,544,980,270,713 | 0 | true |
5 | Wish for More | Love the book.....great back story. | [] | 0316228524 | 0316228524 | AHLLIWFJWH6H3ECI2MXTAB34HJTA | 1,424,653,888,000 | 0 | true |
5 | I'm Addicted | I loved this book........not much more to say... | [] | 0316160172 | 0316160172 | AHLLIWFJWH6H3ECI2MXTAB34HJTA | 1,418,952,746,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Here's a good book for your reading pleasure. | 4.8 Stars, especially for the last several chapters. Part comedy, part tragedy - I really enjoyed this story. Each of the main characters brought something fresh to the book. Fine writing and a nice twist at the end. | [] | B07KNV4RC3 | B07KNV4RC3 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,609,661,185,447 | 0 | true |
3 | An ok collection. | An ok collection of horror/fantasy/bizarro fiction short stories. A good way to pass some time. | [] | B07H46RWCR | B07H46RWCR | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,607,755,580,753 | 0 | true |
5 | A good WWII Thriller/Mystery | Thanks to the publisher, author and Netgalley for this ARC for a review.<br />I fully enjoyed this taut, tense thriller/mystery. Excellent characters and descriptions, and a fine, complex plot full of tension and danger. | [] | B084M1P67Z | B084M1P67Z | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,606,834,926,926 | 0 | false |
5 | Great story telling | A disturbing, twisting tale from the mountains of Ireland to Dublin and back again. A great read. | [] | B002UM5B82 | B002UM5B82 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,606,061,346,315 | 0 | true |
1 | A waste of time all around. | This collection of connected short stories was a complete dud. Uninteresting, trite and mundane. At least it was a short collection. Jeez. | [] | B01ILHJO2S | B01ILHJO2S | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,604,059,545,166 | 0 | true |
4 | Highly enjoyable gothic creepiness. | Lots to like about this spooker, from the well-written dual timelines to the gothic setting and witchy goings-on. I was impressed and will read more from Laura Purcell. Good stuff. | [] | B071K4DV8F | B071K4DV8F | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,603,895,227,165 | 0 | true |
2 | A wasted opportunity. | Ultimately disappointing. The shifting POV (pointless) and the final chapters earned this book a 2 Star rating. This could have been a more satisfying read, but it felt like time wasted. | [] | B00EZCY0MS | B00EZCY0MS | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,602,943,654,949 | 0 | true |
2 | Slow-moving Halloween novella. | There's a monster, there's a lottery. There isn't much more to tell. A bit boring tbh. | [] | B07MJYCKVL | B07MJYCKVL | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,602,933,269,723 | 0 | true |
4 | I got a lot of enjoyment from reading this one. 4.5 Stars. | Vivid descriptive writing, which captures a 1990 Tokyo well. And a plot with a creepy, slow-burn kind of build that leads to shocking final chapters. A good suspense-thriller/mystery novel. | [] | B004L6230Y | B004L6230Y | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,601,713,990,445 | 0 | true |
4 | A good start to a procedural series. | Very good series starter. I liked the lead character, Grace, and thought the plot had some nice turns and surprises. Fine descriptive writing as well. I'll read the remaining books in the series for sure. | [] | B07571ZG3R | B07571ZG3R | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,601,161,303,947 | 0 | true |
5 | An excellent, exciting WWII spy thriller. | I enjoyed the brisk pace, the clearcut “good vs. evil” characters and the dramatic finale. A satisfying read. | [] | B0023EFB3M | B0023EFB3M | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,599,129,148,545 | 0 | true |
5 | A great mystery/HF combo. | I loved this HF crime story - great character writing, a beautiful and detailed setting, and a good, twisty mystery. Another excellent book in the Master Mercurius series. Good reading! | [] | B086PX34GY | B086PX34GY | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,598,769,306,818 | 1 | false |
3 | Pretty good horror story. | A decent Good vs. Evil/possession spooker. Not a bad read really. | [] | B009CFF73O | B009CFF73O | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,598,095,553,391 | 0 | true |
2 | Disappointing shorts. | The shorts about the Civil War were ok, but the 1st fifty percent of the collection was satirical/speculative(?)/fabulism(?), and not interesting at all. A hit-and-miss collection with too many misses. I’m hoping volume 2 is more fun to read. | [] | B004TQH9QO | B004TQH9QO | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,597,693,862,024 | 0 | true |
3 | A pretty good crime fiction thriller. | A not perfect but perfectly readable suspense-thriller, with a few good twists. Not bad. | [] | B00P42WU0C | B00P42WU0C | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,597,271,475,586 | 0 | true |
2 | Well this was pretty bleak. | Really more of a string of connected vignettes than a novel, I was numb and bored by page 50. Again and again the poverty, the hopelessness and downright cruel meanness of the characters lives was like being beaten with a filthy pipe. Strangely, the descriptions could be by turns beautiful and touching, but the repetit... | [] | B079MGXRGF | B079MGXRGF | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,596,311,651,279 | 2 | true |
4 | Another fine novella from this author. | An altogether satisfying and entertaining novella. Life in a small English village isn't as wonderful as it would seem. A slow, slow burn, with an interesting ending. I enjoyed it. | [] | B00XIPANUQ | B00XIPANUQ | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,596,019,653,288 | 0 | true |
2 | Not much here, really. Nostalgia maybe. | A disappointment, and with minimal horror only at the very end. Meh. | [] | B005JT5OWG | B005JT5OWG | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,595,635,173,253 | 0 | true |
4 | Well-paced and kept my interest throughout. Recommended. | I found this story well-written, with a good, slowly building and suspenseful plot. Fine character writing as well, and this is a really good “get away from the real world for a few days” book. Recommended for suspense fans, glad I read it. #TheSafePlace #NetGalley<br />Thanks to St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for t... | [] | B0818B89T9 | B0818B89T9 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,594,728,191,646 | 0 | false |
4 | Some fine crime fiction storytelling here. | 4-Stars, maybe 4.5.<br /><br />A really excellent crime fiction novel, and reading the Afterward was a heart breaker. Highly recommended to those fans of Crime Fiction. Good stuff all around. | [] | B0763TFGYL | B0763TFGYL | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,593,026,141,127 | 0 | true |
2 | 300 pages felt like 3,000, and not in a good way. | A bit too dry and dusty for my liking. I'll be looking for another Cromwell bio I suppose. | [] | B014RUXZEG | B014RUXZEG | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,588,541,872,472 | 0 | true |
4 | Quick and creepy bizarro fiction novella. | I enjoyed this strange story and I’ll check out more from this author. | [] | B00NKUSVZS | B00NKUSVZS | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,587,414,769,200 | 0 | true |
5 | Excellent historical fiction/mystery. | This period piece, set in the Dutch Golden Age, was wonderful from beginning to end. A very enjoyable, quick read. With a memorable MC, great descriptions of Delft, and the interesting minor characters, I was very pleased with this novel, and am anticipating the 2nd book. Master Mercurius is such a good character. Reco... | [] | B084NZKMD1 | B084NZKMD1 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,587,151,562,860 | 0 | false |
4 | Like taking a fun vacation in the Welsh/English Marches. Loved it. | What a fun read, completely charming and gentle with plenty of silly situations and laughs to go around. I’m going to like this humorous series a lot. | [] | B07PBNLZW2 | B07PBNLZW2 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,586,611,561,690 | 1 | true |
5 | A great series/finale. | I loved everything about this - the final in a 4-book series - so much that can recommend all the books of the series. In this finale Milo and his new organization discover even more secret machinations, on a larger scale than ever expected. The pacing was flawless, and enough turns and twists kept me thinking about th... | [] | B07S9MJNL5 | B07S9MJNL5 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,585,042,769,259 | 4 | false |
5 | I loved it and will re-read. | Wow. What a gut-punch this was. The best book relating to the grieving process that I think I’ve ever read. This goes on my Favorites Shelf. Read it. Other than that, I’m speechless - or maybe wordless - for now. Whoa. | [] | B01FPH2N0C | B01FPH2N0C | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,581,376,398,091 | 0 | true |
4 | Stories from old Europe. | A beautifully written collection of stories set in the early 20th century. My favorites were "Letter from an Unknown Woman," "The Invisible Collection," and "The Debt Paid Late." Great stories here. | [] | B00LGUF0SA | B00LGUF0SA | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,581,188,703,985 | 1 | true |
5 | Great HF writing. | I don’t have much to add. Kent writes so well that I felt I was there in Iceland, the bleak setting and miserable lives of the characters broke my heart. This is a wonderful, fact-based HF novel. No mushy romance or superfluous subplots - only a tragic story, superbly told. Very impressive and recommended. | [] | B00BAXFDBC | B00BAXFDBC | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,579,963,857,596 | 0 | true |
3 | A fun classic. | A humorous and quirky gothic short story, a fun read. | [] | B00NG5PHF4 | B00NG5PHF4 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,578,567,353,199 | 0 | true |
5 | What a great story! | I absolutely loved this book. The two MCs were so well-written and engaging. Their adventure behind enemy lines during the horrific siege/battle for Lev’s city was exciting and I enjoyed every chapter. | [] | B0018QSNYK | B0018QSNYK | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,578,164,399,276 | 0 | true |
2 | Not bad, but a bit boring. | Even E. M. Forster can't be great *all* the time. I just didn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to. But the writing was descriptive and poetic. | [] | B07XBX2SK7 | B07XBX2SK7 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,577,993,003,228 | 1 | true |
4 | A wonderful story. | Was this a parable? A coma-induced fever-dream, or reality through a gauze of fantasy? I loved this storytelling, really fine writing. And the ending, wow! But no spoilers so I’ll just highly recommend this one. | [] | B00K4JVUGK | B00K4JVUGK | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,577,789,605,316 | 0 | true |
5 | I'm loving this exciting series. | A great 2nd book in a great spy series! As good or better than expected, no let up in the global espionage shenanigans. Excellent writing, and I’m on to book three soon. I recommend this series to spy-espionage fans. Good stuff. | [] | B003KVKQAK | B003KVKQAK | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,577,204,327,333 | 0 | false |
3 | Good haunted house story. | A good, interesting story of a house-sitter versus a haunted house, set in contemporary rural Australia. Well-written, I thought the pacing was fine, and I was entertained. I’ll read more from this author. | [] | B07Q2FXGRH | B07Q2FXGRH | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,577,097,860,710 | 0 | true |
1 | A disappointment. | This collection was dull and dated. In the future I’ll stick with Campbell’s novels, I’ve read 2 of those and enjoyed both. | [] | B01MUF4TZU | B01MUF4TZU | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,574,795,895,734 | 0 | true |
4 | I enjoyed this one. | An interesting riff on the old Poe story (which I tried to read a couple of times but gave up). This story wasn’t a yawn at all, and I quite enjoyed it. I was entertained, so I’m good with that. Good horror novel. | [] | B005T54GF6 | B005T54GF6 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,572,739,723,281 | 0 | true |
4 | An enjoyable, spooky story, well done. | I thought this was a fine spooker of a book. It did what I wanted it to - entertain me and keep me interested throughout. A good horror/supernatural tale. | [] | B004SYNSN0 | B004SYNSN0 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,570,875,142,488 | 2 | true |
5 | A great series beginning. | I received the first three novels in this series from Netgalley and the publisher, and I’m so glad I started the series. Book 1 was great and I do highly recommend it to readers who enjoy espionage/spy/thriller types. I’m hooked and will finish the next two from Netgalley, and definitely get the final book, number 4, c... | [] | B002LA0AWU | B002LA0AWU | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,569,694,784,312 | 1 | true |
4 | A good continuation of the series. | Book 2 in the Detective Inspector Tessa Grantley Mystery series, and I was quite happy with this one as well as Book 1. This story was a bit slower in the first half, but interesting and enjoyable nonetheless. The two investigation storylines were engaging, going on simultaneously. And the second half was much faster-m... | [] | B071NCSKHG | B071NCSKHG | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,569,330,324,547 | 0 | false |
3 | A sweet holiday treat. | A sweet and likable story - book 5 of the Batch Magna series - taking place in and around the Welsh Marches. I jumped into this series out of order, but still enjoyed its gentle humor and silly plot. It was a nice diversion from the real world, where all the news is bad. I was glad to escape to Batch Magna for a short ... | [] | B07PBPW16R | B07PBPW16R | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,566,472,770,590 | 0 | false |
5 | Intense crime fiction, a great story. | Well that was an amazing read! I’m new to reading police procedural novels, but this one hooked me straight off from the beginning, with a great plot and exciting pacing - I’m going back to the 1st book and read the entire series. I definitely was entertained with this story. | [] | B07S33XMXQ | B07S33XMXQ | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,565,398,692,537 | 0 | false |
4 | A good start to a series I will complete. | This is a dark psychological thriller. I initially had it marked as “Horror” - and it is very gruesome and gory (there’s your warning) - but I think “Crime Fiction” works better for me here. No supernatural nasties, all of the monsters are human and depraved in this series-opening book. Psycho-killers. I enjoyed the pr... | [] | B01E6C43B4 | B01E6C43B4 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,564,842,897,179 | 1 | true |
4 | Well-written thriller, I liked it. | Does the blurb sound farfetched? I don’t care, because I enjoyed this one so much! Really fine suspense and psychological thrills here. Good character writing, and I’ve already got an ARC of book 2, so I’m happy. | [] | B016TG5UJE | B016TG5UJE | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,563,969,426,971 | 0 | true |
4 | A good way for me to resume reading High Fantasy again. | It has been many years since I’ve read a High Fantasy novel, and I quite enjoyed the entire book. I’m glad I’ve read this one, it piqued my interest in High Fantasy again. Swordplay, Mages, Sorcerers and spells, horrific creatures. And the back story, telling a bit about the characters and the setting’s history, and ho... | [] | B07RYBFY1L | B07RYBFY1L | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,563,041,640,402 | 0 | false |
4 | If you find yourself in Albion after the sun is down, watch out! | A fine collection of creepy tales that kept me reading and interested, from an author I've taken a real liking to. Lots of ghouls and other terrors here, all in the darkness. Good job! | [] | B008HHSQXQ | B008HHSQXQ | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,563,014,893,828 | 2 | true |
5 | A pleasant surprise. | This was my first reading of E. M. Forster, and I’m glad I started with this quirky, hard-to-describe little collection. It was a refreshing, fun read and while I know his longer novels won’t be in quite the same (fantasy) vein, I’ll surely begin on his novels soon because his writing style here was so appealing. I lov... | [] | B004UJRJI8 | B004UJRJI8 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,562,979,671,531 | 3 | true |
4 | Foggy London nights bring mystery and fear to life. | I thought this short, extremely well-written book was just wonderful. A psychological suspense-thriller, with much of the plot carried by the thoughts and suspicions of Mr & Mrs Bunting, regarding their new and quite odd lodger, Mr Sleuth. This book took me back to early 20th century London, even if most of the “action... | [] | B00K5EBFIC | B00K5EBFIC | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,562,427,957,222 | 0 | false |
5 | I laughed, non-stop! Great, funny read! | Paul Flower has written a Very Funny Book! I laughed, I screamed, I giggled through every chapter. Best humor/satire I’ve read in a long time. The blurb is accurate, the book was great fun. Kind of like Dr. Strangelove meets The Three Stooges. Loved it. | [] | B07R1S25SG | B07R1S25SG | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,561,641,808,144 | 1 | false |
3 | An enjoyable story of a family and its troubles | This was an enjoyable read, and the author obviously loves the city of Toronto (a favorite of mine, also) - I especially liked the architectural descriptions and historical background of the city. Simple family life and family-owned business of the 1970’s and 80’s, growing up and the family dynamics were interesting. T... | [] | 1771833351 | 1771833351 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,559,347,743,456 | 0 | false |
4 | An enjoyable, well-written novel. | First and foremost: the writing was quite fine. But if you are expecting an apocalyptic/dystopia/Science Fiction novel, you won’t get it here - the blurb is a bit misleading, imo…<br /><br />Again, fine fiction writing - complex characters that I enjoyed - foibles and all, and weaving subplots made for a satisfying FIC... | [] | 0525510818 | 0525510818 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,559,033,220,014 | 2 | false |
5 | A brilliant novella by one of the best. | A superb psychological horror novella. The writing is great, the story is compelling, and I loved everything about it. Wow, Shirley Jackson could write a fantastic story. (I suggest NOT reading the Forward before you finish the book.) | [] | B004SS1MH0 | B004SS1MH0 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,556,920,714,843 | 0 | true |
4 | Fun Victorian Gothic wild ride! | What a fun, pulpy, Victorian Gothic wild ride. Lot’s of OTT melodrama, but stuffed with good old spooky action as well. Mystery! Damsel in Distress! Secrets! Icky monsters (maybe?). I loved it, and wonder how Stoker’s Dracula could overshadow this book; I thought Stoker’s book dry and a tad boring - and I will not read... | [
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5 | Dang, what a story! | As a suicide survivor myself (failure?), and living on the fringes sometimes, this powerful single hit me in the gut like a Colt .45… A taut, oh-too-close (perhaps) glimpse of this dystopia called ‘Muricah. “Hell yeah!” The viewers want more and more and more - and they get it. Dark and oh-so good. Excellent short stor... | [] | B014ALS0KG | B014ALS0KG | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,555,631,037,511 | 0 | true |
5 | My mother is a fish; I'm just moving along with the currents. | It’s Faulkner, so I completely recommend this bizarre and twisted slice of Southern Gothic Greatness. Flawless.<br />Read. All. Faulkner. (That's my mission.) | [] | B004JHYRMW | B004JHYRMW | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,555,629,871,401 | 2 | true |
4 | Really fine 1980's Horror. | A good old-fashioned 1980’s Horror novel. Chunky in size, but just the right length and I was never bored or disinterested. Great characters, interesting plot, good versus evil, and plenty of spooky action. I really liked this one. | [] | B005T54IBS | B005T54IBS | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,555,626,969,472 | 0 | true |
4 | Good story telling! | A thoroughly gratifying Horror novella: short, sinister, and satisfying. Good character writing - not easy using the novella form. Enjoyed it! | [] | B01130H3CI | B01130H3CI | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,554,329,025,273 | 0 | true |
3 | A solid, enjoyable read. | An enjoyable historical fiction novel. I appreciated the after notes, which gave some added details to events and characters presented. The climax was a bit abrupt, it was over too quickly for me and I would have liked more action in those scenes. But a good book overall. | [] | B07MWCSNJY | B07MWCSNJY | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,554,328,386,100 | 4 | true |
3 | Not my fave Styron book. | I was really torn after reading this one. I love Styron’s writing style and this was the third Styron novel I’ve read.<br /><br />The Good: The same great writing that I was expecting, with gorgeous passages scattered almost everywhere.<br /><br />The not-so-good: Was this novel really only 527 pages long? Because it f... | [] | B00BBPW7EU | B00BBPW7EU | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,552,518,283,192 | 34 | true |
5 | A great WWII Thriller. | I have to ‘fess up - this has probably been my favorite World War Two/Spy-Suspense-Thriller novel since first reading it in high school, so many years ago. This re-read was just as much fun for me. Swiftly moving plot, great characters, high-stakes, intrigue, and fine writing. Loved it (again). | [] | B00USC3SUY | B00USC3SUY | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,552,003,579,405 | 0 | false |
4 | Excellent, tragic, important. | This was hard to read. Every chapter contained extremely graphic, nauseating, unimaginable human cruelty and depravity - and this was before the Nazis invaded and things got even worse. But I chose to read it because I do think it is an important book on the subject of WWII, and society in general. Excellent writing, g... | [] | B004I6DD2E | B004I6DD2E | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,550,916,629,929 | 0 | false |
2 | Slow plot, heavy on garbage/rats/disease. | I didn’t think it was horrible, but the blurb is waaaay overblown. Lots and lots of garbage everywhere. Lots and lots of rats everywhere. And disease. Garbage and rats and contagious disease - got it? Good. But not much Ballard or Kafka to be found anywhere. Disappointing overall with a muddled ending, and I’m hoping t... | [] | B074VGSBKY | B074VGSBKY | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,550,186,661,592 | 5 | true |
5 | A relaxing and humorous read. | Loved it! Like a lovely travelogue, a trip back in time. Witty and engaging. A sweet book. | [] | B07FPSYG87 | B07FPSYG87 | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,549,815,101,835 | 0 | true |
5 | Superb writing, lots to consider in this piece. | I finally got around to reading this one, and it is really great. Well worth your time. A short, compact little novel with some big ideas to ponder. Wonderful stuff. | [] | B00AQUTONI | B00AQUTONI | AGETQ3QIV3CI2O5DQR4RNBTXJQEQ | 1,548,967,933,623 | 0 | true |
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