IMO the best of the Blake Couch novels to date. Quantum physics, time travel, the multiverse all in an exciting, fast paced thriller. In my view, the IMO the best of the Blake Couch novels to date. Quantum physics, time travel, the multiverse all in an exciting, fast paced thriller. In my view, the modern successor to Crichton. Well, speaking of works Michael Crichton actually wrote himself, that is....more
Absolutely loved this book. Nick Cutter's blurb nailed it - "Vampire fiction done right." Read it on kindle as the hardbound is unobtanium - pity, as Absolutely loved this book. Nick Cutter's blurb nailed it - "Vampire fiction done right." Read it on kindle as the hardbound is unobtanium - pity, as the cover art is awesome. For Supernatural fans, likely influenced the episode, "Dead Man's Blood."...more
One of my favorite supernatural mysteries, IMO the best of St. James' novels. And that cool cover design!One of my favorite supernatural mysteries, IMO the best of St. James' novels. And that cool cover design!...more
Witty, irreverent Grady Hendrix writing taken to the next level in this, his latest. Not all fun, has legitimate scares too. This is my favorite hauntWitty, irreverent Grady Hendrix writing taken to the next level in this, his latest. Not all fun, has legitimate scares too. This is my favorite haunted house book this in recent years....more
Daunting in length, the writing made this novel seem half it's actual length. Expansive, complex story, written masterfully and particularly enjoyableDaunting in length, the writing made this novel seem half it's actual length. Expansive, complex story, written masterfully and particularly enjoyable narration on audio. Kingsolver can make a beautiful novel out of the phonebook....more
I listened to this on audiobook and the narration was fantastic. Crisp, poignant writing, well-paced, unput-downable. Dealt with social issues of raciI listened to this on audiobook and the narration was fantastic. Crisp, poignant writing, well-paced, unput-downable. Dealt with social issues of racism, violence, drugs, child abuse and organized crime in the backdrop of Boston in the era of segregation. Did I say the audiobook was a treat?...more
Family, love, mental illness. I usually am not a fan of classics retold, but this take on Little Women is a great read. Napolitano writes from the heaFamily, love, mental illness. I usually am not a fan of classics retold, but this take on Little Women is a great read. Napolitano writes from the heart....more
This is my first foray into T Due's body of work, and I was wowed. An amazing storyteller. The novel is finely written, cohesive, with skillful develoThis is my first foray into T Due's body of work, and I was wowed. An amazing storyteller. The novel is finely written, cohesive, with skillful development of plot and character. A big book, but you cannot stop turning pages. Perfectly paced. The story is meaty too, in both substance as well as the deep social issues the author addresses. This was my vote for Bram Stoker novel of the year, and I was proven right. Well-deserved....more
Coming of age story, with a supernatural twist. Part adorable Stand By Me, with a an evil murderous spirit thrown in. Al in a neat package obviously wComing of age story, with a supernatural twist. Part adorable Stand By Me, with a an evil murderous spirit thrown in. Al in a neat package obviously written by a master storyteller. One of my top reads this year. Will definitely be exploring the Carson/Koryta oeuvre. ...more
I really enjoyed this book. It was longer than I usually like, but the writing is crisp, and the pacing good, making this unputdownable. One of my favI really enjoyed this book. It was longer than I usually like, but the writing is crisp, and the pacing good, making this unputdownable. One of my favorite read of 2024 so far. Will await her next novel....more
First Julia Alvarez nivel I have read, and will certainly not be the last. She is a wonderful storyteller, weaving beautifully intertwined stories comFirst Julia Alvarez nivel I have read, and will certainly not be the last. She is a wonderful storyteller, weaving beautifully intertwined stories coming together in the end. Masterdul....more
"The story of a war can only be fully and truly told by both the living and the dead."
A tale of brutality and love. Of family and brotherhood. Of loss"The story of a war can only be fully and truly told by both the living and the dead."
A tale of brutality and love. Of family and brotherhood. Of loss and of life. Of pre-destination and self-determination. All in a poignant, beautifully told story. 4.5 stars....more
