In the Dark Dark Wood

I have been busy but was finally able to read today. What a disappointment. I was excited to find and read this book, had many good reviews. 

First of all it was pretty slow to being in with. Then there are things done at this hen do I disagree with had me less then thrilled. Our heroine doesn’t want to participate, but does anyways. Then when thing finally get moving, it’s pretty predictable. You have to wonder about this heroine, she just seems not so bright or able to stand up for herself. Then the ending, really ?? Has she learned nothing throughout this book ?? Not my favorite at all but wasn’t my worst either.

3/5

The Last Time I lied

3.5 stars rounded up.


The story was easy enough to read, and actually had me wondering what could she have possibly lied about that was so bad. When it’s revealed I didn’t it was all that bad, but at her age, it made some sense. The action after and the ‘secret’ was revealed, I think they could dine more with that.  Finding the spot and more revealing of secrets I liked. The ending, I think made the book. I enjoyed the read and  really liked the ending. Worth the read.

The Woman in the Window

I liked this one, loved the references to the movie Vertigo, and many other classics, which I know and like/loved. I also loved she uses a Nikon camera. I am Nikon girl myself. There were many things I liked about this book, but there were a few moments you're like you can't do that, or pointing out things that were not right. I do this with movies to and it drives my family nuts. Like taking pictures thru a window. Not an easy thing to do, especially if the windows are not clean and at that focal length. Yes, I am a photographer. What bothered me the most was the wine and medications, but then she redeems herself and you understand so much more about Anna. I felt a range of emotions while reading this book, which is good, I was mad, I laughed, and I questioned. I figured out the villain and still the book was a good read, had a couple of twists and turns that made the book enjoyable.

The Couple Next Door

Wow, a definite page turner. Had me guessing til the very end. Kept me interested the whole way thru. Interesting characters and intriguing plot. Enjoyed reading this book and looking forward to reading more by this author.

4/5

The Silent Patient

 I should note I have read and watched many mystery stories like this. This is a book I enjoyed reading, not a hard read, but kept me interested the whole time. I especially liked the different point of views offered, from Alicia's point of view and from those the Doctor interviewed. I also liked the twist at towards end, but I saw it coming. Never the less I enjoyed it. I loved how the Greek Tragedy, Alcestis was weaved into the story with Alicia's.  I did not like the way every time the couple went to bed together it was "we had sex." There are very few people I know that would write that every single time. The author could have changed that up a bit since it was found in the diary of a female. The ending was interesting. 

I say overall it was a good read and had a few moments of pure curiosity,  and ah hah moments. I am looking forward to reading more from this author. 

4/5

Pop Goes the Weasel

I liked this book. Liked the return off some of the characters from the first book as well as those we love to hate. Should have caught on to who done it but didn’t. The character development of Helen Grace was good. You see a side of her that is normally hidden. This is one series I will continue to read.

4/5

Four Perfect Pebbles

Wow, powerful story. I could not put this book down. I am truly amazed what this family overcomes. I even learned a couple things I did not know, which is good.

The father, Walter, was smart in such ways to trying to keep his family safe and together. The Nazi’s however, seem to be just one step behind every move that is made. The one chance they have to finally make it to America, gets blown up. The hardest part for me to read the death and funeral of Walter, who never makes it to America but kept a German to American English Dictionary as the most important item in his life, a life in which he never gave up hope. Hope of going to America. Hope of survival.

One of the best parts of this book, the author goes further then the liberation of the of the camps and Death Train. It was good to know what happened to the family in the following years. How they survived and stayed positive. There is an afterword, which is good, then since this is the 20th since publishing a second afterword.

The book was written, so many could read it. Adults, young adults, maybe elementary. She tells the story without overwhelming you with violence and many horrific details. Instead it’s a story of hope, and survival, and strength.

5/5