Thursday, July 21, 2011


The LineThe Line by Olga Grushin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great writing. Compelling characters. A page turner. Even better once I read more about what the book was based on (but DON'T read about that first).


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Tuesday, July 19, 2011


Bel CantoBel Canto by Ann Patchett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I don't know why I only "really liked" this book instead of loved it.  Wonderful writing.  To me, I felt like I was really in South America reading this.  Something about the writing style gave it a foreign sense.  Perhaps I did not care about the characters as much as I expected?  I think that was it.  Beautiful to read.


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Saturday, July 2, 2011

From the Land of the Moon


From the Land of the MoonFrom the Land of the Moon by Milena Agus
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was the best book I've read in a very long time.  Great writing, great story, surprises throughout. Beautiful.


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