Having *loved* this series, I was beyond thrilled to have received this book through Goodreads Giveaways.
Author Linda Castillos’ Kate Burkholder seri Having *loved* this series, I was beyond thrilled to have received this book through Goodreads Giveaways.
Author Linda Castillos’ Kate Burkholder series has everything you could ask for in a winning mystery series. Her setting is in a predominantly Amish community, but the murders that take place in the town are not what one would think would happen in an Amish setting. Always thrilling and never dull, the novels are fast paced and entertaining. This, the newest, does not disappoint.
Book 15 in the series and my 22nd book I have read by this author. Excited it was released on my birthday ~ a wonderful gift!
Happiness as an act of defiance. A revolutionary act.
Reading one of Louise Penny’s novels is sometimes like sitting on a comfy chair . . ..
The Happiness as an act of defiance. A revolutionary act.
Reading one of Louise Penny’s novels is sometimes like sitting on a comfy chair . . ..
The sofa always reminded him of the Monty Python sketch when a man, about to be tortured in the Inquisition, was threatened with the “comfy chair.” Dear God, he thought, not the sofa. It was an unexpected, certainly unintended, torture, though Clara didn’t seem to see it. The springs had long since let go, so that you either hit the concrete floor or, worse, a spring. He hovered over it for a moment, then, like a cliff diver, he committed.
Her novels are usually part torture, part disturbing and always interesting and entertaining. I get a sort of ‘Christmas morning’ excitement and, as reading, try and drag it out to the oft, surprising conclusion. I assume that most all of us are put off by the beginning of this novel. The child abuse aspect will trigger that feeling of revulsion and could taint the entire novel. And, as I completely agree with that revulsion, through the expert writing of Penny, you travel through that ugliness to find that her novel is so much more than the shocking beginning. I enjoyed this book, though not my favorite of the series, definitely one that held my interest to its shocking end.
The audio version is narrated by a favorite, Robert Bathurst.
What small tragedies their lives had turned out to be.
3.5 raised to 4 stars
Reminiscent of the sensationalized JonBenét Ramsey investigation, this What small tragedies their lives had turned out to be.
3.5 raised to 4 stars
Reminiscent of the sensationalized JonBenét Ramsey investigation, this work of fiction, by the host of the #1 true crime podcast "Crime Junkie” contains all the ingredients of a true crime investigation, yet lands just off the mark. Worth it to enjoy the building sense of unease, yet Flowers lands just short on the landing.
Excellently narrated by the author and more....more
A long story with an intricate plot that covers the seedier side of society, along with the characteristic Grisham build upA tale of diverging paths.
A long story with an intricate plot that covers the seedier side of society, along with the characteristic Grisham build up and courtroom drama. The book doesn’t really grab you until about 25% in, then you will be glad you stuck with it.
I’ve read several Ellery Adams books and find them all well thought out and enjoyable. She can deliver a good cozy mystery with the best of them. ThouI’ve read several Ellery Adams books and find them all well thought out and enjoyable. She can deliver a good cozy mystery with the best of them. Though this one is not my favorite of hers, it is not shabby, and I plan to continue to seek and to read her works.
Especially liked the seaside North Carolina setting. I can be biased and easily swayed by any novel that has a dog in it, with a significant role. Sorry, but not.
“Einstein had said: “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.”
I read the ab“Einstein had said: “I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.”
I read the above quote, first in this book, written in collaboration by Hilary Clinton and Louise Penny. I admit to putting off reading this for far longer than was warranted. I admit to being a fan of Penny and am very familiar, like most of us, of the life of Clinton. Having studied politics from early on by parents who discussed the issues, ran and held office and one who worked and retired in the federal government, I am not easily led into some crazy narrative. I also hold an undergraduate degree in political science. I was intrigued to read a novel by someone who had more than a modicum of experience on the subject matter, only was apprehensive that it would perhaps get bogged down by unnecessary information, thus would be all fluff and little substance.
The novel turned out to be a roller coaster of intrigue and suspense. Instead of being hindered by Clinton, perhaps making rookie mistakes in her first venture into fiction, her vast knowledge added to the reliability of the main character. It is certain that she was helped, in no small part, by the vast experience of Penny, who is extremely good at character development and suspense. I was happily led down the rabbit hole of intrigue, with just enough plausibility, that it should make even the biggest skeptic, aware of just how far people will go, when going is their only choice.
Read the audio, narrated by the very talented Joan Allen.
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