Cynthia
Good family drama story and one of Hannah's earlier books; definitely like her more recent book a lot more.
I can't believe I'm going to say this, but I think this will be a better movie than book. I think the “surprise” to the story will have more of an impact in the movie theater. The book was all over the place.
Unger's story-lines aren't perfect, but I like The Hollows and the main character Jones Cooper. If Hoover's and McFadden's books can rate 4 stars, then so shall Unger's Hollow series!
I always look forward to reading Gudenkauf's latest book. Her plot line always keeps you guessing as she draws the reader in slowly. Her stories can be dark, and this one is no exception.
Lots of twists toward the latter part of the book that I didn't see coming. I know it's a book of fiction, however I don't think the plot was very realistic. I don't think the characters around Theo would have been that ignorant and oblivious. I'm also not sure the timeline matches up, but I'd have to go back and reread and I don't want to put the effort into it. I have to say I just hurried through the last few chapters just so I could see how it all ended.
A good psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns. Of course it is very unrealistic, but a good, fast read. The ending is a bit abrupt for me, but worth the read.
3 1/2 Stars! It could have been 100 pages less and been a much better story to read. K. Hannah wrote this book in 2009; she has come a long way since then. A good read that kept me going and rooting for the underdog.
Lysa TerKeurst is a broken woman, who with God at her side, has persevered through so many hard circumstances. If you have not read any of her books, or heard her speak, I highly recommend it! She is a messy, beautiful masterpiece of God, just like so many of us! I will be reading this book again!
As I read this book, it felt like Annie Downs was just sitting on the couch chatting with me. Remember God was well written, but it was not what I expected. Silly me, I didn't realize it was going to be a memoir type of a book, probably would have known if I looked into it more carefully. Annie's personal experiences of answering her question, and premise of the book, “Is God Always Kind?” would be good for those who are doubting this, Me...I already know that He is, even now.
Beautifully written, and I loved Greta, but the story was a bit too wordy for me, lots and lots of details about everything.
I've been rereading this daily devotional since I received it in 2012. I highly recommend it, and how can you ignore it on your nightstand when it's titled “Jesus Calling?!”
“Thank Me for My peaceful Presence, regardless of your feelings. Whisper My name in loving tenderness. My Peace, which lives continually in your spirit, will gradually work its way through your entire being.”
The plot kept my attention, though, it was a bit predictable at times. A good read if you just want something simple, not too deep, or if you're stuck somewhere and have nothing else to read.
I keep telling people to read Krueger's Cork O'Connor series. The depth he gives his characters is like no other author I know. You will love them, especially Henry, and grow to care about the town of Aurora, which is in the setting of Tamarack County, Minnesota. He is a master storyteller and you will be drawn into the life of his characters and their community.
I've been waiting for Ng to write another book after reading Everything I Never Told You. In my opinion this book isn't as good, but it is still another great story. Ng is an outstanding, talented writer! In both of her books every character is so well defined, and her stories stay with you long after you are done reading.
3 stars if I think too much about the improbability of the events and the gaps in how certain things happened- 4 stars for a thriller that was still hard to put down. I like the main character Josie and will give Regan's other books a try.
I considered abandoning this book, but I wanted to find out how the main character was going to find her way through her ordeal. The story line jumps around a lot, which I don't think was intended. The main character was so strong and smart at times and then the author had her doing things that were just plain stupid. The dialogue was a bit trite as well. Oh well, at least is was a freebie and I can add it to my summer reading challenge.
Love the main characters, Vega and Cap! Good suspenseful story that kept me reading and wanting more!
Sad...disturbing... can't believe I read it...hard to rate...it was 0 stars, yet at the same time a 3-4...
So much for doing anything else today; I couldn't put this book down! Finally, a well written, suspenseful thriller that was not predictable and had so many twists and turns!