Tag: novels
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It’s Kind Of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini – A Book Review
I’ve seen It’s Kind Of a Funny Story on several must-read lists, especially those aimed at young adults. I must admit that when I learned of the book’s plot, as well as the author’s unfortunate passing, well, it was with morbid fascination that I finally sat down to read it. The premise is sadly common. A…
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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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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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The Lock Artist by Steve Hamilton – A Book Review
The Lock Artist pleasantly surprised me. While I realized it was a crime/mystery novel, I never expected it to have so much heart, such great characterization, nor did I imagine the plot would be so tightly woven. The protagonist of the novel, Michael, is a young man who refuses to speak due to a past…
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Valeria’s Last Stand by Marc Fitten – A Book Review
I have to admit that I only chose to read this book because I liked its cover, so nothing could have prepared me for just how much I would love it. Valeria’s Last Stand takes place in a tiny Hungarian Village during the modern day. It features Valeria, who is an old woman and the…
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Bones of the Moon by Jonathan Carroll – A Book Review
I’ve read Carroll’s Land of Laughs and found his characterization very impressive in that particular book, although I felt his plot bottomed out toward the ending as it abandoned those previously established traits. With Bones of the Moon, however, I never really connected with his protagonist, Cullen James, or her friends and family. While they…
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