I read a lot. I write my own books, but I also read. Often, I read books written by some of my fellow independent authors. Some are terrific. Many are good, but not great. Some are awful. But these are independently published authors who hire their own editors and proofreaders (or not) and rely on … More Big publishers and pro authors should do better.
I love books where the author steps outside conventional construction and executes it well. Non-linear story-telling is not for everyone, and I’m sure some readers will find this a very difficult book to read. But Henry’s life is non-linear, so what Ms. Niffengegger has done here is create a reading experience that parallels the experience … More The Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger [Review]
Nothing in this story makes sense, and when you’re waiting for the author to finally explain things in the end, it doesn’t happen. There are no twists that make you say, “Ohhhh, now I see.” Instead, you say “What? How?? No!!!” I am told that Mary Kubica has written some excellent stories. Unfortunately, her latest … More Just the Nicest Couple, by Mary Kubica [Review]
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