I read only nonfiction for years. Now, I'm getting back into fiction. (he/him)
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Brilliant scientist Rose Franklin has devoted her adult life to solving the mystery she accidentally …
There's some interesting stories in this series. And it does end well in that there is a point to it all.
With a couple annoying characters and character decisions that I didn't follow, it wasn't my favorite. But it was entertaining.
A girl named Rose is riding her new bike near her home in Deadwood, South …
This is like an epistolary novel but instead of letters it's told in interviews and phone calls. I was able to get used to it enough to enjoy the story. The book has what it needs for a global-scale intrigue, some action, some politics, a bunch of tech.
I was looking for another series to start, and this one will do.
The Latecomer follows the story of the wealthy, New York City-based Oppenheimer family, from the …
The immediate beginning pulled me in. Then I fell asleep while reading. Then I decided to keep trying since the writing was good, although verbose. And I was curious about why some write about awful people. I never found out.
The ending brought closure, but I was too exhausted to feel catharsis. If others like her style of writing, which actually felt similar to the old white men like Bellow and Updike, I bet they'd love this book.
Sarah Polley’s work as an actor, screenwriter, and director is celebrated for its honesty, complexity, …
No one can say they've gone through exactly what Polley has. But these essays touch that we've all gone through something.
Alexia Tarabotti, the Lady Woolsey, awakens in the wee hours of the mid-afternoon to find …
This second book in the series uses more of the mystery genre than romance. And there's more steam-punk in this one.
This book has some janky places (a bit confusing in the action). But these books are light and entertaining.
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. …
I hope I don't loose my literary cred, but G*d help me, I liked a romance novel... and Victorian to boot.
The supernatural bent pulled me in.
The Sirens of Titan is an outrageous romp through space, time, and morality. The richest, …
Vonnegut takes down government, religion and divine purpose. But even though there's humor and his trademark silliness, it's not an easy read. I felt kinda empty after. I don't know if I enjoyed it, but it's worth reading.
Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is …
The magic trials and 'battles' are really fun. But the pacing missteps derail any tension. The excitement at the end happens without any build up.
It's steeped in courtly intrigue and barbs, if you like that kind of stuff. And there's some romance, but it's one of the things that derails, so it fell flat to me. I'm not sure if I'll check out the second of the series.
Performance artists Caleb and Camille Fang dedicated themselves to making great art. But when an …
There are themes in this book that are explored in his newer novels. Do I recommend to read 'Nothing to See Here' (my favorite) first since it's plot is paraphrased in this one? Or my sister's favorite Wilson is 'Perfect Little World' which has similar themes of child rearing and abandonment. And the latest 'Now is Not the Time to Panic' admittedly uses a phrase from the Fangs.
This is a well written novel, but I personally consider Wilson's newer stuff as near-genius. I suppose take that into account and order your reading as you see fit.
I know nothing about designer handbags, never mind counterfeit ones. Nor am I Chinese-American. Both these worlds are presented well and the characters sprout from them. Enjoyable read.
What a storyteller Kevin Wilson is. Everything in its right place. As a reader, you can just flow along.