August: Memory Lane
2014
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I enjoyed this book very much. The various viewpoints offered as the book progressed made the story richly enjoyable, as well as giving a whole picture to this turbulent historical time.
2015
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Over the years I have read many books that refer to Templar Knights, but this is the first book that described the history and origins of the Knights order. I'm expected a little more action, quite slow. also, the title may be a little misleading, that is the only reason I didn't give the book five stars.
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Patterson does an excellent job of bringing King Tut to life and in posting a viable theory of Tut's life and death. A splendid storyteller, Patterson shifts back and forth through three periods of time to keep the reader enthralled.
2016
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Not outstanding, but a pleasant and enjoyable read for a Sunday afternoon. I have read some of James' other books, I would look at one of hers again, but not jump on it.
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This was well written at times interesting. The characters were pretty developed, and the split between the past and the present was easy enough to follow. The story was wrapped up too neatly, and in run-on sentences....overall it was ok.
2017
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I have read all of Philippa Gregory's books and many, many others about Tudor England. This was one I found moving and interesting in the descriptions of what must have been a terrifying time to live. Just, fantastic.
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I absolutely loved the detail with which the characters are described that allow them to come to life. This story is so perfectly intertwined that it'll be hard to put this down! A must read.
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Leah Fleming tells the story of two women who meet on the lifeboat along with the impact on their family members. The decisions made in those hours, along with the strength they developed, form the basis for this story. Love, heartache, deceit, failure, and success: these characters experience it. An excellent book I recommend it to anyone.
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Not Barnes best, in my opinion, a bit too convoluted and not grabbing the significance of the conflict Shostakovich must have been experiencing. Classic Barnes allegorical writing, perhaps, but to obscure for me.
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On the whole, I enjoyed this book. Some of it was a little repetitive. The plot saved the book for me although it could have been more sinister. It was well written as all her books are. I am looking forward to the next in the series.
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The characters leap out of the pages, and the descriptions make you feel like you are actually there. You really sympathize with Tzu-Hsi. It's like watching a movie in your mind. There are only four chapters, about 100 pages in length, each. This makes reading a little lengthy, but it is well worth it.
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Using magic realism in this book make the book long and sometimes boring but it makes the story roll along and makes it interesting. Not for everyone.
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I enjoyed the story and the characters. There were a couple times where I almost didn't care enough to read further, and that was the only drawback I could find.
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This is an intriguing and fascinating story of a remarkable woman who reaches the heights of her power. A must read for any history buff. Particularly if you enjoy the 18th-century era.
2018
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I really wanted to like this book. I could not stay interested in The Drowning Guard. Something about the author's writing style did not resonate with me. I would start to empathize with a character, only to later think my empathy was misplaced.
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This series is fascinating. The book is beautifully researched and Iggulden does a fine job of making what could be dry history very interesting reading. This is the third in a four book series and I've enjoyed all three very much.
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