April Book Wrap Up

by Natasa Djordjevic - 7:54 AM

The Maiden and the Unicorn by Isolde Martyn (✬✬)

I read this book hoping to find a historical novel based on the life of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. This is not that book. This book is about two people fighting with each other, making horrible, hateful slurs about each other’s reputation, whom all the sudden look at each other and decide that they are in love.

Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues by Linda Berdoll (✬✬)

I was disappointed with the style of this book. The author used soap-opera-type plot devices and excessive sexual antics rather than character development to continue the story.

Violin by Anne Rice (✬✬)

This book was so hard to read. I was bored. This book fell short of even being something I wanted to pick up. I force-feed myself this book hoping that it would get better somewhere, but it never did.

The Gap of Time by Jeanette Winterson (✬✬)

The author stayed true to the Shakespearian plot is the best I can say about this work. Read Shakespeare if you want to see how the story unfolded. This book was not for me.

A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay (✬✬)

It started off strong and the writing is quite good. That’s just not enough in the plot to keep you turning the page. I was utterly disappointed.

The Book of V. by Anna Solomon (✬✬)

There were some pleasant surprises when the 3 stories connected, but, mostly, the book went on and on, was boring and I couldn’t wait until it was over. The ending was also a disappointment.

The Man with No Borders by Richard C. Morais (✬✬✬)

This book was filled with life lessons, but the delivery was fragmented and often slow. It left me hoping for more throughout the novel.

The Queen's Man by Sharon Kay Penman (✬✬✬)

The Queen’s Man is an intriguing mystery with interesting plot lines and characters. It is an enjoyable read.

Saffron Dreams by Shaila M. Abdullah (✬✬✬)

A fascinating tale of love and loss, tragedy and triumph, and following your dreams even when they take you on an unexpected journey.

A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute (✬✬✬)

I enjoyed the first half of this novel, which was set mostly in Malaya during the first world war, however, the second half plot, set mostly in the Queensland outback, became more and more implausible and annoying.

The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz (✬✬✬)

This book was just good light reading, and predictable, but the historical details were well-explored and kept my interest. If you like this genre, then you should enjoy this book well enough to invest time.

The Last Secret of the Temple by Paul Sussman (✬✬✬)

The book was hard to follow sometimes because several main characters were looking for answers to the same puzzle. I enjoyed the story itself but got lost in the interactions of the characters.

Mornings in Jenin by Susan Abulhawa (✬✬✬✬)

Very interesting fiction, yet allowed an understanding of historical events in the middle east since the end of WWII. Initially, a little hard to get started, but once into it, I wanted to see what happens next!

Jane of Lantern Hill by L.M. Montgomery (✬✬✬✬)

This book was so enjoyable! I felt the emotions along with Jane. Her hope and triumphs and her sadness and discouragement. Ms. Montgomery paints such beautiful pictures with her words.

The Knight Templar by Jan Guillou (✬✬✬✬)

The medieval history lessons were very illuminating as well as entertaining, in a time when honor was all. I look forward to the last installment.

Secrets of a Lady by Tracy Grant (✬✬✬✬)

One of the best series I have read. As usual, there are many plot twists and turns. Thoroughly enjoyable.