Caleb Zelic is on the search for his friend's killer, a violent one. Caleb doesn't trust the police -- actually, he doesn't know who he can trust. AllCaleb Zelic is on the search for his friend's killer, a violent one. Caleb doesn't trust the police -- actually, he doesn't know who he can trust. All complicated by the fact Caleb has a severe hearing loss and doesn't like to tell people he needs to read their lips to hear. Well written first novel, in which the twists and turns don't stop coming....more
NK Jemison, I'm in awe of your plot development, your storyline and your character development! Your characters had plenty of chances, throughout the NK Jemison, I'm in awe of your plot development, your storyline and your character development! Your characters had plenty of chances, throughout the three books to act in ways this reader would have them do, but no, you kept them firmly in check, and they remained true to themselves. The ending, while not expected, gave me hope for humanity, now and in the future.
If you're at all interested in science fiction, and from a woman's point of view, I can't recommend The Broken Earth Trilogy enough. All three books received the Hugo award for best novel and I totally agree! Well worth the read....more
The premise is interesting .. and that's what kept me reading to the end. Was it worth it? Not really. I'm appalled this book was published; the authoThe premise is interesting .. and that's what kept me reading to the end. Was it worth it? Not really. I'm appalled this book was published; the author or publishing company didn't bother getting an editor or the editor hired did a poor job. There's a reason for the saying, "Show, don't tell," and the author clearly doesn't have it yet....more
This is a good book to learn how to use color pencils, and especially watercolor pencils. The book is filled with exercises demonstrating various techThis is a good book to learn how to use color pencils, and especially watercolor pencils. The book is filled with exercises demonstrating various techniques, and each successive exercise builds on the ones that came before.
The author gives you almost a step-by-step guide for each exercise, and that "almost" was maddening. I kept having to figure out the steps leading to where I was, and that's why I gave this only four stars. I could have done with one less exercise, if it meant so many steps wouldn't be left out.
I went through the entire book, and finished feeling I knew so much more about using my watercolor pencils than before starting, and that is why this book "almost" got five stars....more
I bought this book years ago, probably when my son was first diagnosed with autism. For some reason I never picked it up until recently. I'm not sure I bought this book years ago, probably when my son was first diagnosed with autism. For some reason I never picked it up until recently. I'm not sure whether reading it earlier would helped me parent my son or not. But it's well-worth reading, filled of stories of how the author was able to get through t0 children seemingly unreachable, and also some with strange habits....more
I was looking for a female author of a science fiction work .. and I found this one. I looked it up and saw it was first of a trilogy, all three of whI was looking for a female author of a science fiction work .. and I found this one. I looked it up and saw it was first of a trilogy, all three of which had won a separate Hugo award, Sold! I bought the second book in the series before I finished the first, knowing I wanted to keep reading about the story and characters.
The characters are well-drawn and unforgettable. The time, hopefully not in our future, also well-drawn and unforgettable....more
The book is promoted as easy-to-read, and it delivers on that promise. Interesting, thought-provoking essays that really made me take a look on my lifThe book is promoted as easy-to-read, and it delivers on that promise. Interesting, thought-provoking essays that really made me take a look on my life as a person with a disability and as a parent of a child with a disability. If you're interested in the issues of disability politics, and inclusion (among other issues), this is highly recommended....more
When one can pass as someone one isn't, what does that do? To the person passing and to the people around him or her? An interesting story about a blaWhen one can pass as someone one isn't, what does that do? To the person passing and to the people around him or her? An interesting story about a black woman whose skin is so light she can pass as white in the time of the 1950's and 1960's in the United States. Her identical twin sister chooses not to pass. ...more
I think I can guarantee you this ... you have never read a memoir like this! The "mostly true" makes one constantly wonder what's true and what's not,I think I can guarantee you this ... you have never read a memoir like this! The "mostly true" makes one constantly wonder what's true and what's not, though usually the author lets you know. There is at least one LOL moment in every chapter. My favorite parts were the conversations the author has with others, mostly with her husband. This was actually pretty entertaining, overall, with a few rare down points....more
Marlo Thomas and her husband Phil Donahue set out to interview 40 couples with long-lasting marriages to find out their secrets to the success of theiMarlo Thomas and her husband Phil Donahue set out to interview 40 couples with long-lasting marriages to find out their secrets to the success of their marriages. I did get tired with all the couples (except the very last one) being all celebrity couples and wished they'd talked to some couples who weren't in the public eye. That said, I found it interesting, in that it validated my own personal observations that what makes a marriage last is unique to each marriage. My favorite interview was with Jamie Lee Curtis and her husband Christopher Guest, and her comment: "You want to make a marriage last? Don't leave."...more
What's this? A serial killer who works for the police? The story started out slowly but it got better as I read more. I did get interested by the end.What's this? A serial killer who works for the police? The story started out slowly but it got better as I read more. I did get interested by the end. But I kept thinking that the TV series (which I haven't watched, but heard about from my husband and daughter) based on the stories is probably better than the book....more
This is a wonderful book, written by a woman who appears to be a very good therapist, and is also a good writer. She tells us all about herself, and tThis is a wonderful book, written by a woman who appears to be a very good therapist, and is also a good writer. She tells us all about herself, and though at first thought may seen off-topic, fit in so well, and was so well-written I was never bored. I learned quite a few new things about what therapy is and what it isn't and how therapists actually help their clients....more
If you haven't read the first three Cormoran Strike novels, read them (in order!) before reading this one. Not that you won't enjoy this one but I thiIf you haven't read the first three Cormoran Strike novels, read them (in order!) before reading this one. Not that you won't enjoy this one but I think knowing the main continuing characters makes this book all the more enjoyable.
Robert Galbraith (AKA JK Rowling) just keeps getting better and better.
Billy Knight comes to see Cormoran Strike about a murder he witnessed when he was very little. He's now a grown man and wants to see it resolved. Little does Strike know what he's in for!
The dialog is wonderful and the plot and many twists make this a delicious page-turner!...more
It's the 23rd century. Tensions are high between the "mints" (like those who have enough money to live on) and everyone else. Lyndall suffers a terribIt's the 23rd century. Tensions are high between the "mints" (like those who have enough money to live on) and everyone else. Lyndall suffers a terrible personal loss and even her boyfriend's love and continued attention can't get her out of the depression she's in. When she hears about a project to explore time, she signs up, and finds herself in a new world and time. She's not the only one from the 23rd century and eventually they meet up and face the cultural and aspects of their new home.
Though I wished occasionally the author had gotten a better editor, it didn't stop me from thoroughly enjoying the story. I love science fiction that makes me think about the possibilities, while keeping in mind human communications and relationships, and that's what I got from this story....more
A beautifully written story of two teenagers who meet in Japan. She's Japanese; he's Korean, but born and raised in Japan, and subject to constant bulA beautifully written story of two teenagers who meet in Japan. She's Japanese; he's Korean, but born and raised in Japan, and subject to constant bullying. What happens when he finally chooses to reveal to her that he's Korean, and not Japanese? This is a fascinating story of another culture....more
Darius is a half-Persian boy (his mother is full Persian, his father other). He doesn't know Farsi well, doesn't have friends, is constantly bullied, Darius is a half-Persian boy (his mother is full Persian, his father other). He doesn't know Farsi well, doesn't have friends, is constantly bullied, but he loves his little sister and knows his teas. When his mother's father becomes ill, the whole family visits Iran for a few months. Darius (named after an Iranian hero Darius the Great), learns a whole lot about friendship (that friends can say things they don't mean and friends can say things they do learn), about family relationships, and learns to see life a whole new way....more
Cole (short for Nicole) Cohen discovered at the age of 27 why she had lifelong problems with mathematics, and couldn't drive: she has an actual lemon-Cole (short for Nicole) Cohen discovered at the age of 27 why she had lifelong problems with mathematics, and couldn't drive: she has an actual lemon-sized hole in her brain. No one knows why or how it happened, and she is left to figure out how to make her own way in life with her learning disabilities.
The book is dedicated to "anyone who has ever felt invisible."
The writing is sometimes a little uneven, but overall is a fascinating look at Cole's life and how she learns to live with het limitations....more
In almost any other other author's hands, this story would probably have rated 2 starts, or maybe 3. But Stephen Donaldson keeps the story going, and In almost any other other author's hands, this story would probably have rated 2 starts, or maybe 3. But Stephen Donaldson keeps the story going, and each of the many twists I never saw coming. Great story!...more
The story starts out with a pounding of the door, by someone who must be admitted, and now. Manuel Ortigosa, in the middle of writing his latest novelThe story starts out with a pounding of the door, by someone who must be admitted, and now. Manuel Ortigosa, in the middle of writing his latest novel, gives up and opens the door to two police officers who inform him his husband, Alvaro, has died in a traffic accident. The story doesn't let up for one minute. I couldn't stop reading, hated that I was finishing it up when I was, and yet the ending was just right.
A very well-written (and well-translated) Spanish novel. I'm going to be looking for more of Ms. Redondo's novels. Hopefully I can find more that have been translated into English....more
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