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Time Travelers Wife 1675 reviews Audrey Neffenegger
Highbridge Audio, 2003
Best Book I've read in a LONG time
+ Loved it!
I absolutely loved this book. I abandoned all of my responsibilities for two days so that I could read The Time Traveler's wife without stopping. I have now recommended it to everyone I know. It's a little confusing in the beginning, but a good confusing, because the author makes you want to ...
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Rebecca 491 reviews Daphne Du Maurier
Avon, 1994
Great suspense novel
+ Last Night I Dreamt I went to Manderley again... + Details, details, details + Psychologically spooky
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Life of Pi 1841 reviews Yann Martel
Harvest Books, 2003
no words can describe how good this is!
+ engaging, imaginative, thought-provoking
it breaks down all barriers of imagination and offers a breathtaking understanding of life through a story of simple transition from innocence to maturity...something each adult reader can relate to. be prepared for the more graphic details in the second and third section of the book which are a ...
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The World to Come: A Novel 38 reviews Dara Horn
W. W. Norton, 2006
Top Notch Storytelling
+ Great... but why didn't I love it?
This novel excells in every respect. It is wonderful storytelling. The book uses beautiful language and imagery, has excellent character development, and is easy to read. Dara Horn weaves stories within stories in a maze like fashion that delights the soul. Spread over generations, different ...
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Book 1) 406 reviews Alexander McCall Smith
Anchor, 2003
Utterly Charming
+ life-affirming book with the unforgettable main character
These books are not serious fiction, finely constructed mysteries or the greatest books ever written on Africa. Instead, they are a quiet, gentle and heartwarming series of vignettes that provide insight into the human condition and a peak at the Africa of Botswana. Further, they are not ...
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The Clan of the Cave Bear 428 reviews Jean M. Auel
Bantam, 2002
Clan of the Cave Bear, good read.
+ wooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! + Clan of the Cave Bear + Good Book + Hooked me
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World Without End 419 reviews Ken Follett
Dutton Adult, 2007
Wonderful stand-alone sequel!
+ world without end + Fabulous Book + Good novel + Wonderful read!
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What Is the What (Vintage) 166 reviews Dave Eggers
Vintage, 2007
What was the What?
+ What is What is the What + Heartbreaking and uplifting + a must read + Incredibly Moving
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The Other Boleyn Girl (Boleyn) 827 reviews Philippa Gregory
Pocket Star, 2007
Enjoyed the book, much better than the movie
+ The Other Boleyn Girl + Great read!! + Wonderful Story + The Other Boleyn Girl
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Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood 181 reviews Alexandra Fuller
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2003
great book
+ Engaging story + Interesting Personal Account + Interesting read!
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The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel 265 reviews Margaret George
St. Martin's Griffin, 1998
A Compelling, Fascinating Read.....
+ Cleopatra--a modern woman in ancient times. + Makes you wish you could rewrite history + A little long, but definitely worth it!
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Water for Elephants: A Novel 1502 reviews Sara Gruen
Algonquin Books, 2007
wonderful and entertaining
+ Under the big top, under the bright light... + A SURPRISE READ + Gripping Story and Characters + great book
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What Is the What (Vintage) 166 reviews Dave Eggers
Vintage, 2007
What was the What?
+ What is What is the What + Heartbreaking and uplifting + a must read + Incredibly Moving
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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (Book 1) 406 reviews Alexander McCall Smith
Anchor, 2003
Utterly Charming
+ life-affirming book with the unforgettable main character
These books are not serious fiction, finely constructed mysteries or the greatest books ever written on Africa. Instead, they are a quiet, gentle and heartwarming series of vignettes that provide insight into the human condition and a peak at the Africa of Botswana. Further, they are not ...
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The Clan of the Cave Bear 428 reviews Jean M. Auel
Bantam, 2002
Clan of the Cave Bear, good read.
+ wooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! + Clan of the Cave Bear + Good Book + Hooked me
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The World to Come: A Novel 38 reviews Dara Horn
W. W. Norton, 2006
Top Notch Storytelling
+ Great... but why didn't I love it?
This novel excells in every respect. It is wonderful storytelling. The book uses beautiful language and imagery, has excellent character development, and is easy to read. Dara Horn weaves stories within stories in a maze like fashion that delights the soul. Spread over generations, different ...
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The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel 265 reviews Margaret George
St. Martin's Griffin, 1998
A Compelling, Fascinating Read.....
+ Cleopatra--a modern woman in ancient times. + Makes you wish you could rewrite history + A little long, but definitely worth it!
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World Without End 419 reviews Ken Follett
Dutton Adult, 2007
Wonderful stand-alone sequel!
+ world without end + Fabulous Book + Good novel + Wonderful read!
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Time Travelers Wife 1675 reviews Audrey Neffenegger
Highbridge Audio, 2003
Best Book I've read in a LONG time
+ Loved it!
I absolutely loved this book. I abandoned all of my responsibilities for two days so that I could read The Time Traveler's wife without stopping. I have now recommended it to everyone I know. It's a little confusing in the beginning, but a good confusing, because the author makes you want to ...
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Life of Pi 1841 reviews Yann Martel
Harvest Books, 2003
no words can describe how good this is!
+ engaging, imaginative, thought-provoking
it breaks down all barriers of imagination and offers a breathtaking understanding of life through a story of simple transition from innocence to maturity...something each adult reader can relate to. be prepared for the more graphic details in the second and third section of the book which are a ...
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