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A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0141439750 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This heart-warming book tells the story of Silas, a bachelor who has lived alone for 15 years after being cast out from his town of origin. He's the village's weaver, and lives the life of a miser until little Eppie toddles into his cottage. He then starts to realize the true meaning of love and family. This book is a ... | 4 | Family is what you make of it. | 1,113,264,000 | 04 12, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0142003077 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This book tells the traditional fairy tale from a different angle. What if the witch was really a misunderstood old woman? What if the father and stepmother left Hansel and Gretel for a good reason? The story takes place in Nazi-occupied Poland, and describes how two Jewish children--called Hansel and Gretel by their s... | 4 | Powerful tale of Nazi-occupied Poland. | 1,112,054,400 | 03 29, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0143034901 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This intriguing book tells the story of Daniel, who is the son of an antique bookseller. Daniel is taken by his father to the "Cemetery of Lost Books" and allowed to pick out one book that calls to him. He picks out "The Shadow of the Wind", and soon begins unraveling the mystery of it's author, Julian Carax. I loved t... | 5 | A Mysterious love story. | 1,114,128,000 | 04 22, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0143036688 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | I was so excited to read this book when I read all the hype surrounding it. I'm a huge fan of John Irving's, so when I heard that Memory of Running was about a "quirky" character I figured it was on the same calibre of an Irving novel. So, I was disappointed when I started reading Memory and found that the writing is m... | 3 | Okay, but not great. | 1,113,264,000 | 04 12, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0230740847 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | The Crying Tree is about what happens to a family when their son dies in a horrible accident. Teenager Shep Stanley is shot and killed in his own home during a botched burglary attempt. After his death, his parents and younger sister Bliss are forced to deal not only with Shep's death, but their feelings of hatred towa... | 3 | Family tragedy | 1,243,641,600 | 05 30, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307268160 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | At seventy years of age, reclusive Ginny is content with her life. Sure, she lives alone in a huge, falling apart old mansion, but she prefers it that way. She avoids the townspeople, and doesn't venture out of the house...ever. She spends her hours peering out the window to spy on the neighbors, and making herself tea... | 4 | Sometimes, Mother doesn't know best | 1,250,035,200 | 08 12, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307276902 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | After hearing so many good things about this much-hyped book, I checked it out from the library to see what the fuss was all about. I thought it was pretty good; it held my interest and it was a fast read. I did get a bit bogged down in the middle of it since it was the same thing over and over again. Still fascinating... | 4 | Interesting book; but don't take it as the truth. | 1,135,555,200 | 12 26, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307278956 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Set in an undated future America, The Pesthouse is about two people trying to make their way to the east coast. The America we currently know is long gone; replaced by a land with no government, technology, or education. People are living much as they did in the dark ages; and nearly all history as been lost.People in ... | 5 | Bleak and chilling future America | 1,263,168,000 | 01 11, 2010 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307406083 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Now Face to Face continues with the story of Barbara Devane, picking up when she lands in Virginia. In alternating chapters, we also see what is happening back in England at the same time, with the Princess and Prince, Wharton, Diana, and the rest of the crew.I didn't think Now Face to Face is nearly as good as Through... | 4 | Not as good as Through A Glass Darkly | 1,263,945,600 | 01 20, 2010 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307455475 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Margaret Atwood's latest book The Year of the Flood is another of her dystopian offerings. It's many years in the future (Atwood never gives an exact date), and humans have finally managed to destroy much in the natural world. Many animal species are extinct, pollution is rampant, weather is out of control, and society... | 4 | Welcome to the future | 1,249,084,800 | 08 1, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307456153 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Set in the early days of WW I, the book starts off with a favor. It's the famous Christmas Truce of 1914, when soldiers on both sides put down their weapons for a temporary cease-fire. During this time, an English soldier (Hal) meets a German soldier (Wilhelm) and promises to deliver a photograph to Wilhelm's English g... | 4 | Is love worth lying for? | 1,245,628,800 | 06 22, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307456625 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Tears of the Giraffe is the second book in the No.1 Ladies Detective agency series. Once again, Precious Ramotswe is back solving crimes along with her newly-promoted secretary. As in the first book, the descriptions of life in Botswana, Africa are wonderful. Africa is more like one of the characters than just the loca... | 5 | Once again, mesmerizing. | 1,113,436,800 | 04 14, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307473120 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Written in blog form, this book is about a lonely, self-destructive teenage girl. When the book (or blog;-) starts, the un-named protaganist is at a stand still in her life: no ambition for college, doesn't want to work, feels she's been left behind while most of her friends go on to college. As the story goes on, her ... | 5 | "We're All Famous in Our Own Minds" | 1,245,715,200 | 06 23, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0307474003 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | A Town Like Alice is the story of Englishwoman Jean Paget, who is living and working in Malaya when the Japanese invade during WW II. Jean is captured by Japanese soldiers, and taken as a prisoner (of sorts) with other English women and children.I loved the first 2/3 of this book, in particular the parts that take plac... | 3 | Mixed feelings about this book | 1,247,702,400 | 07 16, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0312187459 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This historical fiction book covers the entire life of the famous Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. The book starts when she is a young child, and ends.....well, I'll leave that up to the reader to find out for him/herself!I'm embarrassed to admit that I started the book knowing next to nothing about Cleopatra. In this case, ... | 4 | Fascinating history! | 1,244,851,200 | 06 13, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0312201656 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | I first heard about I Capture the Castle a few months ago, when it kept showing up on people's "favorite" lists. Interested to see what all the fuss was about, I bought a copy for myself...and was not disappointed.The book is written from Cassandra Mortmain's point of view...actually, the book is her journal. We see th... | 5 | Easy to see how this has become a classic | 1,134,432,000 | 12 13, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0312358334 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Forty-one year old Ruth Ramsey is not having an easy time of it lately. Divorced for a few years, the single Mom of two adolescent girls is not having any luck in the love department. Also, she's been recently forced to start teaching a new abstinence-based curriculum in her sex ed class, which she does not agree with.... | 4 | Dark and witty | 1,254,096,000 | 09 28, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0312374062 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Kate Burkholder is not your typical small-town police chief: in addition to being female, she also happens to have been born Amish. After a horrible experience in her teens, she turned her back on her Amish roots and left to live in Cleveland, Ohio. Now, she has returned to her hometown of Painters Mill, a small and pi... | 4 | Kind of predictable; but still a good read | 1,250,294,400 | 08 15, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0312382456 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This book is one of the best historical fiction novels I've ever read! It tells the true story of King John and his "baseborn" daughter Joanna. Joanna is given in marriage to King John's mortal enemy, Llewelyn. Llewelyn is one of the Princes of Wales, and is always looking to become THE Prince of Wales. Although this b... | 5 | Wonderful historical fiction! | 1,114,732,800 | 04 29, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0312382464 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Falls the Shadow is the second book in Penman's Welsh trilogy. However, like the first one--Here Be Dragons--this epic book can stand alone by itself. In this book, we follow the rise of Simon de Monfort, a man who acquires an Earldom for himself. He falls in love with Nell, King Henry's sister, and the two marry despi... | 5 | Combination of fact and fiction. | 1,116,806,400 | 05 23, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 031242440X | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Gilead is written from the perspective of John Ames, an elderly minister in a small town church. When he learns he's dying, he starts a journal to leave for his young son. The journal relates everything from theology to family history.I was so excited to read this book. I live in small town Iowa, and have all my life. ... | 3 | Wonderfully written, but moves slow. | 1,117,584,000 | 06 1, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0312565852 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Non-fiction, this book is written by an atheist journalist who spent many months in Iraq as well as Israel. In addition to his personal experiences in the war zones (everything from being in Fallujah during the US invasion to suicide bombers blowing people to bits), he also writes about his personal views towards viol... | 5 | Interesting look at war and religion | 1,245,283,200 | 06 18, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0312611935 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Fourteen year old Alex Sawyer has been breaking rules for the past few years. He and his best friend, Toby, have become teeny bopper burglars intent on stealing as much loot and money they can get their hands on. It all comes to an abrupt end one night when they are caught, not by the police but by some mysterious men ... | 4 | Action packed | 1,257,206,400 | 11 3, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0316007021 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | After being so enthralled with Simmons' book The Terror, I really thought I would love Drood. It sounded like such a great blend of horror and historical fiction. Plus it's set in one of my favorite time periods.However, I was sadly disappointed by this book. Not that's awful--it's not--it's just not as good as The Ter... | 3 | Not as good as The Terror | 1,247,702,400 | 07 16, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0316019011 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This fun little travel memoir is about Rose, who decides to attempt to row down the Egyptian Nile by herself. Although maybe short on the adventure side of things (in the end, she's on the Nile by herself for only a few days), I found the descriptions of the peoples of Egypt and the beauty of the Nile fascinating. A ni... | 5 | Interesting look at the Nile | 1,193,616,000 | 10 29, 2007 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0316020702 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Young American couple Patrick and Margaret have high hopes when they move to Kenya, just a few months after they are married. He is a doctor; hoping to do some research on equitorial diseases and do a good deed by working at various clinics. Margaret is up for an adventure, and is an inspiring photographer who has foun... | 4 | Love and loss in Kenya | 1,255,824,000 | 10 18, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0316067148 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | I just finished Paint it Black, by the same author of White Oleander. I really enjoyed White Oleander, which is why I picked up this one when I spotted it at the library.Although I thought it was well-written, I didn't like it nearly as well as White Oleander. The self-loathing of the main protaganist gets old after a ... | 3 | Paint it Black :what a downer of a book | 1,159,142,400 | 09 25, 2006 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0316067369 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Like many others, I had been excited to read The Almost Moon after fully enjoying The Lovely Bones (except for the ending, which I thought ridiculous). However, this book was very disappointing.Forty-nine year old Helen spends hours each week caring for her elderly and senile mother. On a whim, she does something irrev... | 2 | Sorry to say I can't recommend this book | 1,193,529,600 | 10 28, 2007 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0345433327 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Fifteen year old Angel Sullivan is ready for a fresh start when she and her family move to the charming town of Roundtree. After being teased for years by classmates, Angel is hoping to find some friends in her new school. Although she is once again picked on by most of the other kids, she does find one new friend, a f... | 2 | Better horror novels out there | 1,254,528,000 | 10 3, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0345438825 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This book tells the story of five friends, who become close by starting a book club (hence the title of the book--it's the name of their book club). The friends help each other through rough times, and are there to enjoy the good times, too. As many other reviewers have commmented on, the characters are a bit stereotyp... | 4 | Sweet story of friendship. | 1,112,313,600 | 04 1, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0345449347 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Like many other reviewers have already pointed out, this book--while good--is not up to par with most of his other novels. That being said, it is still a very readable, very interesting story. The protaganist--Patrick Wallingford--is a TV news reporter who loses his left hand in a freak accident involving lions. He the... | 4 | Very readable, but not Irving's best. | 1,113,782,400 | 04 18, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0345476026 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
2,
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] | "Await Your Reply" starts out with three seemingly completely unrelated stories. College drop-out Ryan is on the way to the hospital with his Dad, after a horrible and maiming accident. Teenager Lucy leaves town with her former high school teacher, George Orson. And Miles Chesire has received yet another mysterious let... | 4 | Never a dull moment | 1,248,566,400 | 07 26, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0345479734 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Last Night at Twisted River started out so promising. Set in a 1950s New Hampshire logging town called Twisted River, it starts off with a young man drowning in the river during a log drive. Witnessing this event are Dominic, and his 12 year old son, Danny. Dominic is the cook for the logging company, and he and Danny ... | 2 | Dull as (Dominic's) dishwater | 1,260,921,600 | 12 16, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0345503686 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | I had really hoped to like this one. It sounded so interesting: historical fiction based on the girlfriend/companion of outlaw the Sundance Kid. And she even helped with some of the hold-ups! What more could you ask for in a book?I couldn't have been more disappointed. The character of Etta is so flat; and it's never c... | 1 | Had to force myself to finish | 1,240,963,200 | 04 29, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0374182396 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
0,
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] | Set on a completely isolated island in the Antarctic ocean, Cold Skin is told from the point of view of the unnamed protaganist. He has been hired to live and work on the island for one year, tracking weather patterns. The tiny island has only the weather station house and a lighthouse on it; the only (human;-) neighbo... | 4 | A strange and entertaining little tale | 1,262,131,200 | 12 30, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0374526362 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This is the second book in Golding's "To the Ends of the Earth" trilogy. I first got hooked on these books after watching the made-for-TV adaptation on PBS (Masterpiece Theatre). I thought it looked like it would be an interesting read, and it has been! Although the sailing details are interesting, for me the best part... | 5 | Riveting tale at sea | 1,164,499,200 | 11 26, 2006 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0375410546 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | When We Were Orphans is the story of Christopher Banks, a man whose parents disappeared in China years ago. The case has never been solved, and Banks returns to try and solve it. He finds the country in the midst of a war, which hampers his efforts to find his parents.I have mixed reviews about this book. It is well-wr... | 3 | A bit disappointing. | 1,118,102,400 | 06 7, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0380486032 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
0,
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] | That famous line starts off the begining of Du Maurier's classic novel. The twenty-year-old female protaganist--whose first name we never know--is thrown into a whirlwind romance when she meets a much older man in a Monte Carlo hotel. He has recently lost his wife Rebecca, and is using his stay in Monte Carlo as a way ... | 5 | "Last night, I dreamt I went to Manderley again" | 1,260,316,800 | 12 9, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0380704161 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Seriously...if it wasn't for needing to care for my children, I would've read this book 24/7. It is THAT good.The begining starts out simple enough: Fifteen year old Barbara's scheming mother has arranged for her to marry a much older (and rich) man. From there, the plot contains all sorts of twists and turns...some th... | 5 | Just spent the last week eating and breathing this novel | 1,195,603,200 | 11 21, 2007 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0385336942 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This moving book takes place in majestic Alaska. Louis Belk is assigned to Alaska after completing his bomb recovery training. Not just ordinary bombs, these are "loaded" air balloons floating in from Japan. Almost as problamatic as the balloons is Louis's commanding officer, a tyranical lunatic who is set on being the... | 5 | Lost and found in Alaska. | 1,117,843,200 | 06 4, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0385343434 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Tanzanian native Angel Tungaraza is one busy lady. She is still adjusting to life in Rwanda after having moved there a year before due to her husband's job. She is also busy raising her five orphaned grandchildren, and runs her own cake-making business. Not only does she bake and decorate amazing cakes, but she gives o... | 4 | Sweet and touching | 1,247,702,400 | 07 16, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0385344074 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | South of Broad centers around Leo King, otherwise known as "Toad' by his friends and enemies alike. Part of the book is set when "Toad" is in his late teens, and he's had a rough life. A family tragedy has caused a huge rift in his family, and caused him to have a mental breakdown. The summer before his senior year of ... | 3 | Not as good as his other books | 1,247,529,600 | 07 14, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0385425139 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
0,
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] | A young Nigerian boy named Azaro is caught between two worlds: the real world, and the spirit world he came from when he was born. He's in a constant struggle to keep his soul here in the real world, with the spirits trying to get him to join them again in their world. Azaro's real world family lives a hand-to-mouth ex... | 5 | Strange and Wonderful | 1,248,393,600 | 07 24, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0385475721 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | One thing I absolutely love about Margaret Atwood's novels are the elements of surprise in them. Just when you think you have the story figured out, another plot twist comes along and changes everything you thought you knew.The Blind Assassin is no different. It's the story of two sisters, Iris and Laura, who are each ... | 5 | A story of secrets and betrayals. | 1,114,992,000 | 05 2, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0385491034 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This fascinating book by Margaret Atwood is about three close friends: Charis, Roz, and Tony. They have very little in common but one thing: they were all wronged by the same woman, a "man-eater" named Zenia. Zenia blew into their lives at different times, leaving a wake of destruction in her path. For the past five ye... | 5 | Truth is an illusion. | 1,116,288,000 | 05 17, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0385503857 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This book tells the story of "Snowman" (AKA Jimmy), a survivor of the end of the world. He is alone in the world with the "Crakers", a new scientifically-bred race of humans. As the book progresses, we hear from Snowman's point of view how the world was destroyed. One thing I loved about this book is that although ther... | 5 | A chilling furturistic story! | 1,112,659,200 | 04 5, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0385660065 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This book is the story of friendship and betrayal. Amir and Hassan are best friends despite the fact they are in different social classes. Amir then destroys the relationship by betraying Hassan in an unthinkable way. The book takes place in Afhganistan, during the Russian invasion and then later while the Taliban is i... | 5 | An amazing story of second chances. | 1,112,313,600 | 04 1, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0425129616 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | I'm embarrassed to admit that, prior to reading this book, I had never read anything by Agatha Christie. Last week, PBS featured one of her books on their Masterpiece Mystery show, and I thought it was very well done. My interest was piqued as to whether the books were as good as the show. I decided to start with her v... | 4 | So this is what all the hype is about! | 1,248,739,200 | 07 28, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0439023483 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | I picked this book up not expecting to love it as much as I did. It's been so over-hyped (almost as much as the Twilight books, which I still haven't read yet), that I figured it was bound to disappoint. Much to my surprise, the book pulled me in from the very first page and I could hardly put it down. I ended up readi... | 5 | Riveting from begining to end | 1,260,489,600 | 12 11, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0446538191 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Cult Insanity is the true-life memoir of the author, a woman who for years was married to one of the LeBaron brothers. To say that this family was simply "crazy" is putting it lightly: several generations of family members hearing voices, being locked up in insane asylums, running around nude in preparation of UFOs lan... | 3 | Severely disturbed family | 1,263,945,600 | 01 20, 2010 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0452269652 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Superbly written, Jazz is the tragic yet hopeful story of Joe and Violet. Born down in Virginia in the late 1800s, they move to "the city" (never named, but I'm guessing New York) when they are in their thirties. Life there for them is more different than they ever imagined, and they change for both better and worse.Al... | 5 | Wonderfully written | 1,247,702,400 | 07 16, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0553383051 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This blend of historical fiction and horror is set in the mid to late 1800s, on the Mississippi river. Steamboat captain Abner Marsh is approached by the mysterious and strange Joshua York, who convinces Abner to build and co-captain a ship with Mr.York. The call this ship the Fevre Dream, and it's one of the fastest a... | 4 | Friend or foe? | 1,255,219,200 | 10 11, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0553591754 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Divorced car salesman Tim Blake is thrilled when his seventeen year old daughter Sydney moves in with him for the summer. Sydney has a seasonal job working at the front desk of a local motel, and seems to be the typical teen girl. The nightmare begins when Sydney suddenly disappears, and Tim starts to learn things abou... | 3 | Fast-paced and entertaining | 1,246,492,800 | 07 2, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0641934173 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Let me start my saying it's rare that I love a book enough to give it five stars. I consider myself a "picky" reader; and it's rare that I'll find a book and find no faults with it. But I could find no faults with this one; I loved it from start to finish. I've seen several negative reviews on here from readers disappo... | 5 | Excellent blend of fantasy and historical fiction! | 1,110,153,600 | 03 7, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0670066109 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | First off, let me say that I really enjoyed the main story line of this book. It certainly kept my interest, and I thought there were enough plot twists to make it somewhat surprising. I was able to overlook some of the inconsistonsies for a historical fiction novel--for instance, I don't buy for a second that a woman ... | 4 | Interesting plot; ending left much to be desired | 1,194,739,200 | 11 11, 2007 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 067964265X | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This perfectly written novel is one of McCarthy's best, in my opinion. It's about a man originally from a prominent family, who has left that life-style and instead lives on a houseboat near Knoxville, Tennessee. All sorts of interesting (to say the least!) characters come in and out of Suttree's life, and the reader i... | 5 | One of his best | 1,247,702,400 | 07 16, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0679735909 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This book tells the stories of the four main characters: Roland and Maud (in present times) and Christabel and Randolph (in the Victorian era). The author moves seamlessly back and forth between the two stories, weaving them together. The book is part mystery and part love story, and very hard to put down! I loved it a... | 5 | A story within a story | 1,111,708,800 | 03 25, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0679748148 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | It's almost hard to describe what this book is about, without giving away spoilers. Sanctuary starts off with a well-to-do man from the city stumbling across a ramshackle farmhouse where moonshine is being made. From there, the story spirals off to include Temple (a rich and popular teenage girl), Mrs. Goodwin (the moo... | 5 | Tragic | 1,264,291,200 | 01 24, 2010 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0739315501 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This novel of epic proportions is set in a small village in the Ottoman empire, on the brink of civil war. For generations, the peoples of the village have intermingled and intermarried. Even their religions have somewhat blended, with Muslims praying to the Christian saints, and Christians upholding some of the Muslim... | 5 | Wonderful and moving | 1,243,468,800 | 05 28, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0739359339 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | Sisters Pearl and May are modern and somewhat spoiled girls living in Shanghai in 1937. Working as "beautiful girls", they are hired by artists who paint their pictures for calendars and other advertisements. Although their parents don't approve of this work, Pearl and May are modern young women who enjoy the status an... | 4 | Interesting look at different generations and cultures | 1,249,344,000 | 08 4, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0743225732 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
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] | This book tells the story of "Dogtown", a small village in the early 1800s that is slowly dwindling away. The village is made up of lots of eccentric and interesting characters, including prostitutes, widows, freed slaves, and single women.The premise of the book sounded great, and I fully expected to love this book (e... | 3 | A light, but unsatisfying, read. | 1,130,544,000 | 10 29, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0743296419 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
0,
1
] | What responsibility does a health care provider have when a child is born with a severe disability?That is the question Jodi Picoult asks in her latest book. Sean and Charlotte O'Keefe have it all: jobs they love, cute daughter, happy home, and the pregnancy they've waited for months for. But their perfect lives come t... | 4 | Compelling plot | 1,242,691,200 | 05 19, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0743454529 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
0,
0
] | This book is about every parent's worst nightmare: a child with a terminal illness. Kate is diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia at the age of 2. Her parents--Brian and Sara--"engineer" a so-called designer baby that will match Kate. The baby, whom they name Anna, has donated blood and bone marrow numerous times by t... | 5 | A bit unrealistic, but still spellbinding. | 1,111,968,000 | 03 28, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0743597222 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
2,
2
] | The author of The Glass Castle returns with a new book, this one based on the true-life stories of her maternal Grandmother. Lily Casey Smith was one tough and intriguing woman. Born dirt poor in a Texas dugout, she goes on to lead a full but hard life. Times were certainly different back then, and I got a kick out of ... | 4 | Lily was one interesting lady | 1,262,390,400 | 01 2, 2010 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0743597923 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
3,
5
] | There's probably no need for me to recap the plot; the title pretty much says it all, plus most King fans by now know the story. I will say that Under the Dome is more of a survivor/thriller type novel than an all-out supernatural or horror novel. In fact, there is very little supernatural at all in this book, other th... | 4 | Surviving the dome | 1,259,107,200 | 11 25, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0751536822 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
2
] | This book is a nice, quick read as long as you're not looking for ground-breaking literature. It tells the story of Eddie, a man who dies and then goes to heaven to meet the five people who have had a big influence on the course of his life. It's a sweet book, with likeable characters in it. I loved the way the author ... | 4 | Sweet and sentimental story. | 1,112,227,200 | 03 31, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0764204076 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
14,
14
] | Orphaned and jobless, Anna answers an ad in a New York newspaper. The ad is searching for "domestics, nannies, or teachers" to come out west to work in the Northwest territory. She is told she will be cooking for a lumberjack camp near Seattle. Little does she know that the lumberjack camp owner has actually sent for a... | 3 | Short and sweet | 1,242,777,600 | 05 20, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0767915305 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
0,
1
] | Twenty-something Maarten Troost is coasting through life when he decides to move to Kiribati with his girlfriend, Sylvia. Kiribati is a small, isolated island in the South Pacific, and Sylvia has just landed a government job there. The two battle such things as the intense heat, the overly laid-back attitude of the isl... | 4 | A fast and interesting read | 1,258,156,800 | 11 14, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0778313980 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
2,
3
] | This book is told from the perspective of eight-year-old Carrie Parker. Carrie has had a rough life: her stepfather is an abusive alcoholic who can't hold a job, her mother ignores her or emotionally abuses her, and she's picked on in school. The only friend she has is her six-year-old sister Emma.I thought this book w... | 5 | Sad story of childhood abuse. | 1,115,596,800 | 05 9, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 081297235X | kellyreaderofbooks | [
5,
7
] | "Prep" is about a teenage Midwestern girl named Lee, who out of the blue decides to apply to boarding school. Surprised when she's actually accepted, she isn't sure if she wants to go, but feels she has to. What follows is four years of Lee feeling she doesn't really belong because of who she is and where she comes fro... | 5 | Interesting fish-out-of-water story. | 1,115,942,400 | 05 13, 2005 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0812975634 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
1
] | Very loosely based on the true-life story of the infamous Collyer brothers, Homer & Langley follows the lives of two eccentric and misunderstood men. Homer is blind, and has been since he was a teen. Once his parents die, he has to rely on brother Langley to help him run their household. The parents were somewhat wealt... | 3 | Good writing, dull plot | 1,257,206,400 | 11 3, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0812977793 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
4,
8
] | In Away, Russian immigrant Lillian settles into New York City...only to hear that her three year old daughter (believed dead) may be alive and well in Siberia.The first half of the book was the most interesting to me, maybe because it was the most believable. In the first half, Lillian arrives in New York, gets a seams... | 3 | Seemed like two different books | 1,194,912,000 | 11 13, 2007 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0982053908 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
0,
0
] | Rasskazy is a collection of short stories (twenty-two, to be exact) by contemporary Russian authors. All the authors are relatively young; there's a list of contributors in the back of the book with information about each writer, and nearly all of them were born in the 1970s or later. It gives the stories an interestin... | 4 | Russian short stories | 1,259,452,800 | 11 29, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 0989786803 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
1
] | I won this book as a Goodreads giveaway. Although I've won just a few giveaways so far on Goodreads, I've received ARC books in the past from other sources. Giveaways/ARCs are hit or miss: I've gotten a few really good books, and more than a few not so good books. Fortunately, Darshan falls in the first category.If you... | 5 | Great multi-generational family saga | 1,382,918,400 | 10 28, 2013 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1401340903 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
5,
5
] | First, the good: I think this book would be a great choice if you're looking for some escapism reading this summer. It's a fast and easy read that doesn't require much effort on the reader's part. It would be a nice book to take to the beach or the swimming pool.Now, the bad: I thought the plot was very predictable; y... | 3 | Would probably be a good beach read | 1,247,702,400 | 07 16, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1410419592 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
1
] | Another excellent atmospheric novel by Sarah Waters. This one is set in the 1940s, just after WW II. Dr. Faraday is called out to Hundreds Hall, a local estate of a formerly wealthy (but now destitute) family. He becomes involved not just with the eccentric Ayres family, but also with the house itself. When strange, un... | 5 | Historical fiction with a chill | 1,241,740,800 | 05 8, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1410422445 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
1
] | Identical twin sisters Edie and Elspeth have been estranged for nearly twenty years, over a mysterious falling-out. Elspeth is living in London, in a flat near Highgate Cemetery. Robert, her long-term boyfriend, lives in the flat below. Edie is living in suburban Chicago, married and raising twin daughters. When Elspet... | 4 | Creepier than Time Traveller's Wife | 1,256,256,000 | 10 23, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 141657168X | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
3
] | Set in London, this book is about Chef Gabe Lightfoot, and his very stressful life. Plagued with girlfriend troubles (all his own fault), work troubles, and family issues, his life is spiraling out of control. On top of it all, he makes some startling discoveries about his childhood, and himself.I was really torn on th... | 4 | Good writing | 1,242,518,400 | 05 17, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1416596240 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
20,
22
] | Of Bees and Mist" is an enchanting and magical book about a young girl named Meridia, who is isolated not only from her classmates but her distant and distracted parents as well. Her father is cold and cruel to her, while her mother often forgets her existance. Meridia's life seems to change for the better when she mee... | 4 | Nice blend of real life and magic | 1,244,937,600 | 06 14, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1416989412 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
6,
7
] | Due for release just before Halloween, this debut novel is geared towards the teen/young adult crowd. High school sophomore Nora Grey is disappointed in biology class when she has to sit next to the myserious transfer student, Patch. Soon she begins to feel a dangerous attraction towards him; and the more she finds out... | 4 | Fun and entertaining teen read | 1,255,478,400 | 10 14, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1440721726 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
37,
48
] | The plot seemed so intriguing: an older, rich businessman from early 1900s rural Wisconsin puts a mail-order bride ad in the paper. Answering it is a young and beautiful woman with a mysterious past. She journeys to meet him, and the two try to make a life for themselves in the frozen and desolate countryside. Such an ... | 1 | Liked the plot but not the writing | 1,242,000,000 | 05 11, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1596917032 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
2,
3
] | Manchu princess Eastern Jewel is only eight years old when her father banishes her from his home for spying on him. Eastern Jewel has been in trouble since she was a young child, and most of her family is glad to be rid of her. She is sent to live with another family in Japan, and soon comes to think of herself as more... | 2 | Great story premise; poor execution | 1,253,750,400 | 09 24, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1598879251 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
14,
16
] | The Elegance of the Hedgehog tells the story of a reclusive French concierge named Renee. Renee is very smart--brillant, in fact--but hides this fact from the rich people who live in her building. They see what they want to see: an aging, lumpy, non-entity who exists solely to serve them.One of the tenants in the build... | 3 | Very well written; not much of a plot | 1,253,059,200 | 09 16, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1601457723 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
1
] | Young adult novel set during the Bronze Age. Two teenage boys leave their homes, and find different adventures; both growing up along the way. There's plenty of action, and a bit of romance thrown in as well. I was actually surprised how much I enjoyed it considering the YA genre isn't usually my thing. Once I started ... | 4 | Interesting adventure story | 1,241,395,200 | 05 4, 2009 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | 1841957976 | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
1
] | It's 1806 London, and William Thornhill has just been granted a second chance at life. Sentenced to hang for stealing wood, he's been given a last-minute reprieve. Instead of death, he and his family (wife Sal and young son Willie) are to be sent to the penal colony of New South Wales, Australia.William quickly adjusts... | 4 | Struggle and survival in Australia | 1,262,736,000 | 01 6, 2010 |
A1DM3A2RLDW0VI | B001O5CGOI | kellyreaderofbooks | [
1,
1
] | Birthday Girl tells the story of Tracey Burns, a teenager who has had a tough life, to say the least. Tracey has spent the last year or two (more about that later) locked in a room in her father's home. Her one big wish is to find the mother who left her there when she was a bit younger. Instead, she's put into foster ... | 2 | A female Forrest Gump? | 1,264,636,800 | 01 28, 2010 |
A1DM3AK2D1O7A | 098870742X | Shelbi lenneman | [
3,
5
] | Just wait for the next book :) unbelievable book I didn't expect it to be this good I also like how the book was set up | 5 | Wanted | 1,357,257,600 | 01 4, 2013 |
A1DM3AS0F2LEPR | 0525950583 | Erin | [
0,
0
] | Too much of this story is unbelievable and the excessive sex would be better left to the reader's imagination. The ending of the book is too wierd. | 2 | Too much | 1,290,470,400 | 11 23, 2010 |
A1DM3AS0F2LEPR | 0615223524 | Erin | [
0,
0
] | Mama is a delightful human being who practices what she preaches (or better yet what she sets as an example) without even trying. I came to love her and admire her and knowing her would have been so wonderful. Written by her daughter, Billie, there are many lessons to be learned from Mama as well as Billie, whose hon... | 5 | Hello Mama Goodbye | 1,308,096,000 | 06 15, 2011 |
A1DM3B09KMN4YL | 1592869335 | Larry | [
3,
5
] | Hmm... where do I begin? Laudanum is an amazing tale of love and mystery, A story with a few gay characters, but the story isn't about being gay which is very refreshing. Not quite sure where some of the negative reviews are coming from, this is a great story. Sure you have a few inconsistencies but what book doesn't... | 5 | MUST READ! | 1,102,896,000 | 12 13, 2004 |
A1DM3BNJBWXFGK | 1496142055 | Rachel S. Nelms | [
0,
0
] | This is one of the most thought out treasures of others that I have read. Folks need to get this book and see how they can preserve this book to preserve their families memories by the ones in their lives that can still do so. This can be passed down through generations. I wish I had thought to do this with my paren... | 5 | When Memory fades reveiw | 1,397,692,800 | 04 17, 2014 |
A1DM3BOTGNGXJ2 | B00IO8WMGK | Troy Terry | [
0,
1
] | The flashlight laser arrived in 3 days and I installed it on my m&p 45. Works awesome and is completely accessible with my trigger finger!! | 5 | Great buy and works wonders!!! | 1,397,692,800 | 04 17, 2014 |
A1DM3CJGJ5AHDB | 145632134X | Amy | [
1,
2
] | This book was absolutely fantastic. Like most people, I had less than perfect credit, mainly due to my own laziness and negligence. I just figured that I was stuck with the results though, and just had to wait years for my credit to repair itself naturally. Boy, was I wrong!After buying this book, I realized how eas... | 5 | Helped me SO much!! | 1,339,286,400 | 06 10, 2012 |
A1DM3CQA6S8EXS | 1891696033 | tocco@hotmail.com | [
4,
4
] | This book has taken up the greater part of the past 2 months. It's a great challenge for trivia lovers like myself. However, most of the questions are taken directly (some word for word) from well-known trivia sources. You'd think the writers would have been more original. Oh, and by the way... don't even try. T... | 4 | Great questions, unimaginitive question writing. | 911,779,200 | 11 23, 1998 |
A1DM3CRJE8NDGH | B0002SA40Q | 440man | [
0,
0
] | found manufacturing flaws in the fabric .life will most likely be greatly shortened. don't want to deal with returns on here thanks best top not | 3 | why hello china | 1,402,876,800 | 06 16, 2014 |
A1DM3CRJE8NDGH | B000CCG0JG | 440man | [
0,
0
] | This just has fun and excitement all over it as a rodder fr8m the day this header is made with quality in mind | 5 | header | 1,399,852,800 | 05 12, 2014 |
A1DM3CRJE8NDGH | B000CIXNZY | 440man | [
0,
0
] | What a great fit , my muffler guy wanted 375$ . I did it my self in bout an hour . The little four cilinder now sounds like a small V-8 . Just right | 5 | wow | 1,400,371,200 | 05 18, 2014 |
A1DM3CRJE8NDGH | B0014SW2KS | 440man | [
0,
0
] | removed the last of the OEM pads. and noticed right away the difference in quality. plus its a wrinkle fit with lots of modifications. this is due to the item broad fit to many wranglers . not year specific as it should be . the red flag whipped when I got a call from the manufacture validating my vehicle year. was tol... | 2 | product covers too many years ,corperate greed. | 1,402,876,800 | 06 16, 2014 |
A1DM3CRJE8NDGH | B0019I87PC | 440man | [
0,
0
] | buyer beware I paid 15 dollars for this in a combo package deal . their only 4 dollars at your local auto parts store silly me be sure to read the small print . what a waste it shipped solo as well . | 1 | wow | 1,402,876,800 | 06 16, 2014 |
A1DM3CRJE8NDGH | B001EOV33E | 440man | [
0,
0
] | so it all began at uhaul where I was told they only offer a 1 1/4 receiver for my jeep . well it broke ugh plus I paid a lot more than I did for this great American made product sincerely towing happy lol | 5 | hell yeah | 1,402,876,800 | 06 16, 2014 |
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