Tag: Book Reviews
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – A Book Review
I’ll be honest, this book bored me to tears during its first three-quarters. However, the last quarter practically moved me to tears. The Book Thief is a prime example of getting the reader involved. It’s filled with such minutia, it details the day-to-day lives of the characters in such great detail and at such exhausting…
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Prince of Cats by Ron Wimberly – A Book Review
Set in Brooklyn, Prince of Cats lauds itself as The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’s B-Side. Though it uses Shakespeare’s classic work as the inspiration, Prince of Cats is its own entity, a graphic novel unlike any other, an adaptation, a reimagining, a twist on a story that was already a twist itself. And though…
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Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell – A Book Review
I’m not going to lie to you, this book took a tremendous amount of effort and, while reading it, I hated almost the entire thing. I say this as an avid reader and an outspoken lover of literature. My favorite authors are Chabon, Proulx, Auster, and McCarthy, so it’s not like I’m unaccustomed to challenging…
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The Fault In Our Stars by John Green – A Book Review
The Fault In Our Stars is a must-read, and I don’t use that term lightly. There are some books that simply must be experienced, and this is one of them. From now on, when anyone asks me for a book recommendation, this book will be at the top of my list. I say this not…
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Voodoo Heart by Scott Snyder – A Book Review
I picked up Voodoo Heart because I admire Snyder’s work on American Vampire. I was interested to see Snyder’s prose stand alone without a team of artists’ aid. For the most part, I found myself quite pleased. Each and every one of Snyder’s stories in this collection is original and very well written. They all…
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Misery Bay by Steve Hamilton – A Book Review
I recently discovered Steve Hamilton and read his work entitled The Lock Artist, a book I thoroughly enjoyed. So when the opportunity arose to procure an advance copy of his latest, a thriller called Misery Bay, I jumped at the chance. Misery Bay stars a character called Alex McKnight. McKnight has, apparently, appeared before in…
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The Rhythm of Secrets by Patti Lacy – A Book Review
With The Rhythm of Secrets, Patti Lacy proves herself an author of immense talent. The Rhythm of Secrets is an ambitious tale that presents the story of Sheila, a humble woman married to a high-profile pastor. However, Sheila has secrets—dark secrets—that even her husband has not yet discovered. From the wildness of 1940s New Orleans…
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Crossover Dribble by PJ Farris – A Book Review
One thing’s for sure: PJ Farris knows basketball! In this young adult novel released by Mayhaven Publishing, Joe Perkins is a young man desperately in love with the game of basketball and willing to do anything to improve his playing skills. However, his father—a hardworking, relentless farmer—is constantly after Joe to help out more on…
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Ex Machina: Term Limits by Brian K. Vaughan – A Book Review
Few conclusions have been as utterly satisfying as Ex Machina: Term Limits. Ex Machina has always been one of those titles that demanded both patience and commitment. With its myriad flashbacks, labyrinth plotlines, and complicated subject matter, it often required several readings. I assure you, in this tenth and final volume, your dedication is rewarded…
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