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Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks

July 8, 2019 Whitney Review 1 Comment
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks

Every Breath reminded me of one of Nicholas Sparks’ earlier works, Message in a Bottle, how fate and the power of a letter can transform the roads one takes. After reading the forward and learning that this was based on a true story I was excited to begin reading Nicholas Sparks’ first semi-non-fiction novel.  Tru […]

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Little Fires Everywhere

November 7, 2018 Whitney Review 1 Comment
Little Fires Everywhere

Featuring A legal battle Spoiled middle-class family Poor decisions Nature vs Nurture The Characters: Do not read Little Fires Everywhere for the characters. They are all pretty self-absorbed and are only looking out for their best interests.  This is definitely true for Elena and Mia, the matriarchs in their respected families. Why is it that so […]

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Friday Meme #63

Friday Meme #63

Hosted by Rose City Reader   Beginning: Everyone in Shaker Heights was talking about it that summer: how Isabelle, the last of the Richardson children, had finally gone around the bend and burned the house down. Hosted by Freda’s Voice   Page 56   She threw her arms around Pearl. Across the table, Moody gave […]

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Mischling by Affinity Konar

March 28, 2017 Whitney Review 2 Comments
Mischling by Affinity Konar

Mischling by Affinity Konar is a historical fiction novel on a subject that is rarely touched in this genre — Josef Mengele. The Holocaust is filled with many, unimaginable horrors but “the zoo” in Auschwitz is repulsive. The “experiments” preformed were enough to make one ill. However, the main story is not of blindness but […]

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Review: Still Life

February 16, 2015 Whitney Review 0 Comments
Review: Still Life

First in a series that has potential.  stereotypical kooky small town characters reminding me of Olive Kitteridge.  Surprise, unexpected ending but not enough of an OMG conclusion.      

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Review: Charlotte’s Web

February 14, 2014 Whitney Review 1 Comment
Review: Charlotte’s Web

I read Charlotte’s Web to pieces when I was growing up.  I loved the camaraderie between the spider and “Some Pig”.  Now as a twenty-something I was still enchanted by Fern, Charlotte, Wilbur and even Templeton, only this time I was a little less with Wilbur.  The whining and squealing was more than I could […]

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Review: Stuart Little

February 12, 2014 Whitney Review 1 Comment
Review: Stuart Little

I knew Stuart Little was a book written by E.B. White and that Michael J. Fox voiced the mouse-like character but I had no idea what the actually plot was.  It pretty much centers around Stuart undertaking ordinary, mundane chores exhibited as a 6 inch person, and occasionally being chased around by the family cat. […]

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Review: On The Pulse of Morning

September 25, 2013 Whitney Review 0 Comments
Review: On The Pulse of Morning

I was excited to read this.  I hope my political views do not taint this review. Prior to On the Pulse of Morning I had only read I know Why The Caged Bird Sings, which I enjoyed, but had never ventured into her poetry.  Maya Angelou’s poem was beautiful, a flow of thought-provoking inspirational words. […]

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Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale

June 5, 2013 Whitney Review 2 Comments
Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale

The Handmaid’s Tale is an incredible novel that everyone should read. This shocking tale explains the consequences of religious extremism gone too far. As the reader, you are left with an impression of confusion and continual questioning. In the world that we are accustomed to, religious persecution is minimal. Books like this help us to […]

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Review: Lennon Remembers

May 22, 2013 Whitney Review 2 Comments
Review: Lennon Remembers

“Lennon Remembers is classic Lennon. It’s not a sit-back-and-put-your-feet-up read… It’s a jolt on your nerves like bad, bad espresso. People with weak stomachs should close the window before reading. You might just feel like jumping out.” ~ Yoko Ono, from the Foreword I hardly ever read forewords, I want to get to the meat […]

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