I randomly picked this up at the library, because I can never lave the library with less than three books;-) To my somewhat surprise, I found myself hI randomly picked this up at the library, because I can never lave the library with less than three books;-) To my somewhat surprise, I found myself hooked very quickly and thanks to this heatwave and many days at the pool, I zipped through it. I really love multiple POVs when done right, and they are in this book. The narrators all feel vaguely unreliable and it creates this sense of tension and uncertainty which, apparently, I enjoy, in fiction at least. Recommended!...more
Rounding up to four stars, because the message is critical. This is an accessible read for anyone looking to garner a better understanding of the US gRounding up to four stars, because the message is critical. This is an accessible read for anyone looking to garner a better understanding of the US government, how it functions and how citizens can influence who is in power and the agendas they push. While I have to be honest, living in DC and being an avid consumer of news and political developments, this book didn't offer a lot that felt new or unexpected for me, but I do think it is a worthwhile read and the overarching message is vitally important. We can't afford to be apathetic, tempting though it may be, given how mentally sapping politics seem. But we are not as powerless as we may feel, and this book reminded me of that....more
I was excited to get my hands on a copy of Elizabeth Strout's latest and return to some of my favorite characters in Maine, and they did not disappoinI was excited to get my hands on a copy of Elizabeth Strout's latest and return to some of my favorite characters in Maine, and they did not disappoint. While, as in many of her books, nothing particularly big happens, her stories carry the running theme (to me at least) that the small things really are the big things. I especially liked the focus on Bob Burgess in this book, though I will say, Lucy annoyed me a bit, but I guess she always has been a bit annoying. I'd probably recommend reading these books in order, because you really need to be acquainted with the characters and their individual stories to appreciate this one. Occasionally, it dragged a bit, but overall an enjoyable read!...more
Unfortunately, I just can’t get into this one. I’m almost halfway and it’s not grabbing my attention, too slow and none of the characters feel particuUnfortunately, I just can’t get into this one. I’m almost halfway and it’s not grabbing my attention, too slow and none of the characters feel particularly real or intriguing. I no longer feel bad about abandoning a book I don’t like, so that’s what I’m going to do. Too many other books on my towering tbr!...more
Though this was entertaining and a quick read, I found there were just a few too many plot holes and would recommend starting with another one of the Though this was entertaining and a quick read, I found there were just a few too many plot holes and would recommend starting with another one of the author’s books instead....more
This was a quick, entertaining read, just what I wanted. While I did guess some of the twists and thought the previous two books were faster paced, I This was a quick, entertaining read, just what I wanted. While I did guess some of the twists and thought the previous two books were faster paced, I enjoyed this one and recommend it to fans of the series!...more
One of my favorite mysteries so far this year! The multiple POVs were seamless and cleverly done and though the mystery aspect was resolved somewhat eOne of my favorite mysteries so far this year! The multiple POVs were seamless and cleverly done and though the mystery aspect was resolved somewhat early on for the reader, for the characters, it was not, which made it really intriguing for me. Highly recommended!...more
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