Sunday, April 1, 2018

Week Fourteen - 38 to go

As with all James Patterson novel, this was a fast, easy read despite the shallow, disorganized plot. But the cliff-hanger ending seemed to run contrary to Patterson’s style. The character of the rough, unpolished bully known as Detective Harriet Blue provides the story with Bam!

Sunday, March 25, 2018

Week Thirteen - 39 to go

Short but powerful essay on the history and perspective of Greco-Roman misogyny. A jump starter for a good discussion.

Sunday, March 18, 2018

Week Twelve - 40 to go

In his ninth Flavia de Luce novel, Alan Bradley introduces his readers to an amusing and colorful cast of characters. Plus Bradley gives Flavia’s dear friend Dogger a prominent role.

Sunday, March 11, 2018

Week Eleven - 41 to go

The escape artists are the Meltzer’s incredible characters, Zig and Nola, plus the greatest of all Houdini himself. The story line provides fast moving, non-stop action.



Sunday, March 4, 2018

Week Ten - 42 to go

Meandering. A detailed setup. Competing plots. Might make for a long haul for some readers. But feel of Joe Oliver acting in a New York minute make the effort worthwhile.

Thursday, March 1, 2018