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The Tenderness of Wolves: A Novel
Stef Penney
Simon & Schuster, 2008
Beautifully written, compelling story
+ An impressive debut from Penney
+ Sorry to see it end.
+ Fields of Heaven
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Mister Pip
Lloyd Jones
Dial Press Trade Paperback, 2008
Popeye
+ an unusual find
"Everyone called him Popeye." Thus begins Mister Pip, an eloquently written story about how profoundly literature can influence lives. As Popeye evolves into Mr. Pip, the personalities and character traits of the islanders also emerge. Mother and daughter, war and resistance, husband and wife, ...
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Luncheon of the Boating Party
Susan Vreeland
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2008
Best Book Ever!
+ Pleasant Diversion
+ In love with this book
This was one of the best books I've ever read. With all that France has had to endure, the French people are celebrated here through art, food and the love of the outdoors. Ms. Vreeland did an excellent job researching her subject. If you are not an avid art lover or Impressionist fan, you will be ...
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The Other
David Guterson
Knopf, 2008
Melancholy "madness"
+ Engaging at multiple levels, but not for everyone
+ Great Story and Detail
This is a really good book, by the author of the really good "Snow Falling on Cedars" and the not so good "Our Lady of the Forest" (well, at least I didn't enjoy that one). Middle-class Neil Countryman narrates the tale of his friendship with John William Barry, a young man to the manor born who ...
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Love the One You're With
Emily Giffin
St. Martin's Press, 2008
pretty good.
+ read it in a week!
+ Couldn't put it down
+ I love Emily!
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The House at Riverton: A Novel
Kate Morton
Atria, 2008
Couldn't Put it Down!!
+ Enchanting Fiction
+ The House at Riverton
I loved this book!! Morton told a great story and I felt transported to another time and place. I have always enjoyed this genre of fiction and Morton does not disappoint. I couldn't put it down. Some of the plot twists were predictable but some were not. I also read the Thirteenth Tale that ...
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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel
David Wroblewski
Ecco, 2008
This book will stay with you for a long time . . .
+ The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
+ Edgar Sawtelle
I first read this book a few months ago and thought it was amazing. I intended to write a review then, but could not really find the words to capture the essence of this novel in this forum. When I saw how hyped the novel has become and the more recent reviews, I decided to read it again (no ...
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People of the Book: A Novel
Geraldine Brooks
Viking Adult, 2008
A wonderful story
+ I love a book that teaches you something
+ A brillant and memorable book
+ a most worthwile book to read
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The Garden of Last Days: A Novel
Andre Dubus III
W. W. Norton, 2008
WORTH THE WAIT!!!!
+ A gripping, tense story evolves with many unexpected twists and turns
After reading the House of the Sand and Fog, I was worried that the author could not possibly live up to this masterpiece. And he absolutely has. As with Sand and Fog, I simply could not stop reading this book. The characters were, in equal measures, likeable and contemptible and completely ...
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The Secret Life of Bees
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003
sophia
+ Great!
+ Secret Life of Bees/ Audio Book
+ Honey warms my heart!
+ The Secret LIve of Bees
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Lush Life: A Novel
Richard Price
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008
The Price is Right
+ TOUCHING THE LOST SOULS
Richard Price is as good of a dialogue writer as exists today in my mind. "Lush Life" is his latest novel that brilliantly showcases his skills and keen knowledge and insights of city life, particularly NYC life.
Other reviewers have already covered the plot so I won't spend my commentary ...
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Netherland: A Novel
Joseph O'Neill
Pantheon, 2008
Cricket in New York
+ Lyrical and flexible prose captures relationships and sports
+ So beautifully written
+ A document of our time
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Garden Spells (Bantam Discovery)
Sarah Addison Allen
Bantam Discovery, 2008
I think I was hit by an apple!
+ Garden Spells
+ Fun!
+ Wonderful read, but unrealistic kid!
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The Last Summer (of You and Me)
Ann Brashares
Riverhead Trade, 2008
loved this book.
+ Sweet Summer Story
+ Brashare's Grows Up
I loved this book. It was extremely interesting and definitely caught my interest, as I couldn't put the book down once I started reading it. I loved the story and it kept me on edge throughout the book and I had to keep reading it to find out what happened at the end. It was very moving and I ...
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Change of Heart: A Novel
Jodi Picoult
Atria, 2008
excellent book
+ Overall solid Picoult
This is one of the best books I have read. It reminds me of The Green Mile. She tells this story from different viewpoints. She includes ideas from a rabbi, a priest and the gnostic scriptures. Her characters are well developed and believable. I loved this book and did not want it to end.
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