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Review Date: 4/12/2010
Helpful Score: 1
I gave this book a chance (143 pages worth) but there are too many much better books to be read. I hated to just post it out, since I bought it new, but that's how disappointing it is. The only thing I can think of regarding the "praise" for the book on the back cover is that the authors got paid or never actually read the book. I mean, Yasmine Galenorn can write multiple circles around this author.
Although not horribly bad, the writing was just a bit irritating for some reason. The romance was a bit on the silly side -- in fact, the whole book bordered on silly. I don't pan many books, but this is one of those rare times. Ick.
Although not horribly bad, the writing was just a bit irritating for some reason. The romance was a bit on the silly side -- in fact, the whole book bordered on silly. I don't pan many books, but this is one of those rare times. Ick.
Review Date: 4/8/2007
This was a great read. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Review Date: 5/17/2010
Nora Roberts really seems to like her trilogies. I don't know if that's a smart marketing ploy, or just the way she likes to put a story together. This is the middle in the Garden trilogy. It has all of the typical Roberts elements -- some romance, friendships, intrigue, and a ghost. I always enjoy the amount of research she seems to do for her background, and in this one I learned a bit about gardening and the greenhouse business that I didn't know before! It's an enjoyable series -- not as good as the Circle or Key series, but definitely up there.
Review Date: 4/24/2007
I have to admit I like Macalister's Aisling Gray series better, but this was a nice, light read while I wait for the next in the series!
Review Date: 5/17/2010
I must admit that I wasn't a great fan of the Shopoholic series -- the first was cute, but the others became a bit irritating. So, I was a bit heistant about trying another Kinsella. But, that's the beauty of Paperback Swap! I can try something without putting out a big investment -- and this little investment certainly paid off. I listened to this audio CD on the way back and forth from work last week, and I have to admit that I coudn't wait to get in the car to hear more! The story is light and somewhat predictable -- though not completely. What Kinsella does so much better in this story is give us a heroine who is really, really likeable. She has her flaws, but basically she's a good, honorable person. Emily Gray, as narrator, also does a tremendous job of bringing each character to life.
Now, if Kinsella would write more stories about this heroine, I'd be more than happy to read them! I highly recommend this light read (or listen). I think you'll enjoy it.
Now, if Kinsella would write more stories about this heroine, I'd be more than happy to read them! I highly recommend this light read (or listen). I think you'll enjoy it.
Review Date: 2/18/2007
Helpful Score: 2
This is a great new series with a nice sense of humor. The plot is a combination of fantasy and mystery with a nice twist. Can't wait for the next in the series.
Review Date: 10/9/2007
Helpful Score: 1
I've read all of the Cat books, despite the fact that sometimes I find them rather irritating! This one was just plan strange, though it did have some interesting twists. For some reason, it seemed like it just stopped in mid-narrative. In fact, I took some time to look to see if I had misplaced a CD or two, but they were all there as advertised. It felt as if I had the waiter come and snatch my dinner plate away before I had finished it.
Review Date: 6/25/2007
Helpful Score: 1
This series gets better and better. On the surface, it's a nice cozy that makes for a good weekend read. But, it also offers a complexity and thoughtfulness that you don't always get from this genre. A smart cozy, I guess you'd call it! I hate to part with this one, but it's also nice to share!
Review Date: 1/5/2008
THIS IS A LARGE PRINT BOOK. THE ISBN DOES NOT REFLECT THIS.
Review Date: 3/11/2007
LARGE PRINT BOOK.
Review Date: 4/29/2007
Large Print Book
Custard's Last Stand (Pennsylvania Dutch Mystery with Recipes, Bk 11)
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Review Date: 4/24/2007
Helpful Score: 1
Great series...more of the same silliness!
Review Date: 2/18/2007
Helpful Score: 3
As a knitter myself, I really enjoy the series. The only problem is that I get so caught up in the description of the yarns that I end up spending additional money adding to my existing stash!
Review Date: 10/13/2008
Helpful Score: 1
This is the third book in the Brentford trilogy. The plot and writing are typical Rankin, so very enjoyable. The characters are familiar. I found the ending both confusing and creative, and I'm not sure if it will influence the later books -- I'll have to wait and see.
If you like Rankin and the Brentford books, you'll find this one enjoyable. If this is your introduction to both, I might recommend that you begin with one of the earlier books to get introduced to the insanity! Jumping right into this one might be a bit much.
If you like Rankin and the Brentford books, you'll find this one enjoyable. If this is your introduction to both, I might recommend that you begin with one of the earlier books to get introduced to the insanity! Jumping right into this one might be a bit much.
Review Date: 2/18/2007
Helpful Score: 1
First in the Evans series. A nicely written, gentle mystery series set in Wales. Lots of interesting Welsh color and history.
Review Date: 3/2/2007
This one took a while to get into and is definitely a different type of historical mystery. However, it's an interesting perspective on a very interesting time in history.
Review Date: 2/18/2007
The Bloom series is cute, if a bit formula. They're great reads while you're waiting for the next Stephanie Plum.
Review Date: 3/13/2010
I know I'm not supposed to put this type of information here, but can't see where else to put it. This is a paperback, but the cover looks like the hardcover. The ISBN number matches the hardcover book, but that is incorrect.
Review Date: 9/9/2007
Helpful Score: 7
This is the second in the seriest and does a nice job of developing the characters just a bit more -- particularly the relationship between Jack and Penelope. Just a tiny bit of spark developing in a very interesting way. Loved it, and the mystery was interesting, too!
Review Date: 4/19/2007
LARGE PRINT BOOK
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