My Review of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Not all love stories have a happy ending. Me Before You may not even be a love story, but it ends as it must to make this novel meaningful. There is little suspense. No real romance. Instead, this is a quiet story of a young woman … Continue reading Review of “Me Before You”
Category: Book Reviews
My Review of “Inferno” by Dan Brown
Unusual Villains and Moral Dilemmas Dan Brown never fails to weave a suspenseful story. I bought this book, knowing I’d learn something about history, geography, or art, and I certainly did. However, there is a point at which the author’s research gets in the way of the story. I skipped and scanned through many detailed … Continue reading My Review of “Inferno” by Dan Brown
Story Circle Review of “Rim To Rim”
It's always exciting to have an unexpected review pop up in my e-mails. Here's the surprise of the day from Story Circle Book Reviews. An excerpt from the Story Circle review of Rim to Rim: "The book's characters, who besides the villains and protagonist, include a dewy-eyed young woman, a seasoned Grand Canyon ranger, and an … Continue reading Story Circle Review of “Rim To Rim”
All The Way from Britain!
The world truly is getting smaller. Upon receiving this review from Ian Mathie, I checked him out on-line. Somehow my novel made it's way to him in England, and he was kind enough to write a review on Amazon: 5.0 out of 5 stars Turmoil and treachery on the trek of a lifetime, July 18, … Continue reading All The Way from Britain!
Local Illinois History
"A Prairie Winter: By an Illinois Girl" (1903) Reviewed by Jeanne Meeks What was farm life like in rural Illinois in 1892? A young woman’s letters sent to a friend in a nearby town give us a clue. I did a bit of research into the book and it's author. Belle Frances Owen was 26 … Continue reading Local Illinois History
