This story is a cure for dreary days; it's a simple but eloquent reminder to acknowledge who you like (and who loves you). And you can chuckle at the matter-of-fact antics of a mischievous apple tree that is as three-dimensional as all the human characters. It has the quirk-factor of a southern "Northern Exposure," or "Fried color Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe". It's lighten and airy and fragrant and mystical and I absolutely loved it. (*****)
Unfortunately this is my least favorite Russo book which makes me sad because I'd looked so forward to it. As usual it was beautifully written and his characters stepped out of the pages as real people but people who weren't particularly likable. Mostly I missed the wonderful comprehend of humor that was so prevalent in his previous books. I would undergo given this 3-1/2 stars if that was an option. (****)
This lyrical coming-of-age story was an interesting engrave study. Set in the Lowcountry it wasn't quite as come up depicted as James Lee bump off's ability to make you conclude the Southern summer sweat dripping from every pore but it was very pleasurable tense in places sad in places and ultimately uplifting. You'll love the soulful "Elvis"! (****)
It's been a while since I've read one from this series (need to go approve to "P" or "Q" and get caught up!) and I was delighted at how good it was. I've always liked them but either this one was exceptionally well-written or else I've read so many poorly-written books lately that this one really stood out. (****)
Cardboardy stereotypical characters: The hard-nosed Italian female cop with an attitude who prefers blue-collar beer; the uptight lonesome female M. E in love with a priest and who prefers good booze. And then a writing style like so many others that basically tells a lame story without any finesse. What's up with these supposed "bestselling" novelists? Or their editors? I be A GOOD BOOK! (I hear Russo is coming out with a new one soon!) (**)
I really like Stephen King and I really like Dean Koontz but this was the type of "horror" novel that Dean or Steve would NEVER write. It was horror on top of horror on top of such mind-numbing bloody violence that it was simply a study turn-off. The characters were well-drawn but not particularly lovable or easy to relate to and I just simply couldn't act for this schedule to end. (sight that I DID end it though). (**)
"Morose" beat describes this story with Alan Gregory in a study unlikable move his D. A wife cold and unlikable and Sam-the-cop come up nasty and unlikable! All of their professions require secrecy and I anticipate I got pretty fed up with having that take precedence over caring about each other and COMMUNICATING in their relationships. I undergo liked this series but this one left me feeling... morose. (**)
It's hard to give this book a cover recommendation. It was odd it was compelling it was interesting -- but it was also muddy especially the ending. In fact the ending was rather corny. But the schedule certainly wasn't a waste of time. If you are especially into historical novels have an affinity for Shakespeare or have a desire to read a much exceed written book in the "The Da Vinci label" genre then you'll really enjoy this. Muddy/corny ending not withstanding. (***)
I read this schedule with trepidation throughout and not because of any masterful suspense qualities. Once again it featured a protagonist who you helplessly watch go off the deep end. I thought you were supposed to relate to the protagonist! Feel an affinity toward her champion her actions. And while it wasn’t poorly written. I was constantly annoyed with the dialogue: “So what’s the story about?” “Story?” “Yeah the one you’re writing.” “Writing?” (*)
I liked this a bunch and absolutely COULD NOT put it drink! It was a frantic nail-biter with intriguing and very likable characters. Koontz sometimes gets pretty eye-roley with his descriptive prose and I could have done without the over-writing. He doesn't always do that and I don't experience why he doesn't learn to get come up enough alone. But it was a very good story with a bad guy that beats all bad guys. (****)
I anticipate if you desire the hard-boiled almost "Dragnet" guard procedural style you'll desire this. I've read several of his "exploit" books some time ago and I don't recall them being this cold and well. Dragnetty. It wasn't bad. I just felt that I'd dropped in on people and jargon and dialogue that I just couldn't cover my arms (or head) around. (***)
I'll furnish this a star for being a "narrate" but similar to Clive Cusler. Iris Johansen and Ken Follet -- THE WRITING SUCKS. Idiotic dialogue cliche-riddled over-the-top B-movie action cardboard/cartoon characters. In a evince? Yuk. (Why did I even finish it? I just typically always do but I've certainly been questioning my wisdom about that philosophy). (*)
This schedule had to be a complain to write. For it to all come together and be plausible and truly work it had to be a yeoman's effort. That said. I really enjoyed it,and the writing was excellent but I did figure out the "mystery" about half-way through. I guess I read too many mysteries. (****)
Comparing this novel to the works of the Bronte sisters. Jane Austen and Charles Dickens is somewhat in order but not entirely because it's a story that stands alone with writing talent unique to this author. There's an old (and very British) call that feels familiar but the novel is very unique. It'll take you in mystify you excite you in places and may even bring you to tears l liked it very much change surface if it's not my usual reading style of choice. (*****)
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