4 STARS Many of the characters are over the top but what a sweet, funny story of love, acceptance, and family.
4 STARS
Many of the characters are over the top but what a sweet, funny story of love, acceptance, and family.
3 STARS
5 STARS This book is a must-read. So wholesome with focus on themes of love and purpose. I cried several times reading this because I can relate to growing up with a dog but I think anyone would enjoy this book. -Sandra C. ------ 5 STARS I was in a reading slump and was falling behind on my reading goal for the year. I was recommended to read this book since I was a dog lover. It was definitely right up my alley and was my favorite book I've read in quite a while! It was hard trying not to cry while reading this book on the plane! -Sean K.
5 STARS
This book is a must-read. So wholesome with focus on themes of love and purpose. I cried several times reading this because I can relate to growing up with a dog but I think anyone would enjoy this book.
-Sandra C.
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I was in a reading slump and was falling behind on my reading goal for the year. I was recommended to read this book since I was a dog lover. It was definitely right up my alley and was my favorite book I've read in quite a while! It was hard trying not to cry while reading this book on the plane!
-Sean K.
5 STARS Absolutely loved this book! If you read Jeannette's first book, The Glass Castle and enjoyed that, this is a must read. It's the fictional story of Sallie Kincaid growing up in rural Virginia in the 1900's. The plot keeps shifting with lots of memorable characters and twists and turns which keep you guessing. Sallie has a father who is a legend in the county. She truly believes that he could Hang the Moon for her. As the story continues and she matures, she finds out that her father is not the person she thought he was.
Absolutely loved this book! If you read Jeannette's first book, The Glass Castle and enjoyed that, this is a must read. It's the fictional story of Sallie Kincaid growing up in rural Virginia in the 1900's. The plot keeps shifting with lots of memorable characters and twists and turns which keep you guessing. Sallie has a father who is a legend in the county. She truly believes that he could Hang the Moon for her. As the story continues and she matures, she finds out that her father is not the person she thought he was.
4 STARS -Abby P.
-Abby P.
5 STARS This book absolutely gripped me from beginning to end. Family mystery woven into a deeper and more complex historical phenomenon that most Americans were not taught about in school. The narrative is written in a manner that tells a story while providing historical context on the Osage murders and FBI's development. This story is so important and I am interested to see the movie version coming out this fall. Sandra C.
This book absolutely gripped me from beginning to end. Family mystery woven into a deeper and more complex historical phenomenon that most Americans were not taught about in school. The narrative is written in a manner that tells a story while providing historical context on the Osage murders and FBI's development. This story is so important and I am interested to see the movie version coming out this fall.
Sandra C.
4.5 STARS 4.5! This book started a bit silly, unrealistic and slower for me but by the end I couldn’t put it down and loved it. It hit on a lot of important and serious themes while still being a funny love story set in academia. I’m glad I read it and will likely read more of the author’s work. -Sandra C.
4.5 STARS
4.5! This book started a bit silly, unrealistic and slower for me but by the end I couldn’t put it down and loved it. It hit on a lot of important and serious themes while still being a funny love story set in academia. I’m glad I read it and will likely read more of the author’s work.
I really enjoyed this book. Loved how it surrounded the death of a young girl but educated the reader on LGBTQ, specifically trans life. The struggles, the history, the details. This was a well written book.
3 STARS I had heard that this was the "top mystery book" of last year according to Goodreads, but it fell a bit flat for me. The mystery itself wasn't very entertaining for me since you aren't given enough info to figure anything out on your own, and I couldn't get behind a lot of the dialogue. Felt fairly generic even though the main character had a pretty unique perspective. This one just didn't quite hit the mark for me, but was still a pretty good read. -Sean K.
I had heard that this was the "top mystery book" of last year according to Goodreads, but it fell a bit flat for me. The mystery itself wasn't very entertaining for me since you aren't given enough info to figure anything out on your own, and I couldn't get behind a lot of the dialogue. Felt fairly generic even though the main character had a pretty unique perspective. This one just didn't quite hit the mark for me, but was still a pretty good read.
5 STARS Gabriela Rose is a recovery agent who finds lost treasures for people and companies. A family legend sends her to Peru to look for a lost treasure. It is very valuable and could help her home town rebuild. He ex-husband, Rafer insists on going with Gabriela. This book is full of mystery and fun.
Gabriela Rose is a recovery agent who finds lost treasures for people and companies. A family legend sends her to Peru to look for a lost treasure. It is very valuable and could help her home town rebuild. He ex-husband, Rafer insists on going with Gabriela. This book is full of mystery and fun.
5 STARS What a perfectly wonderful way to end the summer! I wish I could give this novel ten stars, not just five. It is the beautiful and uplifting story of a widow who cleans an aquarium at night, her friends, the owner of a local grocery story, her son who dies a tragic death at 18, and an octopus in the aquarium's tank. The octopus changes her life, as she changes his. Do not think this is the plot of an upcoming Disney film. Instead it the basis for lives, all lives, human and otherwise. The characters are people you know, including yourself. While life can throw you some bad punches, the spirit that lies within us often makes room for second chances. Kindness can indeed make a difference. This book is for the young and those growing older Be prepared for a wonderful read, an ending that you won't expect that will leave you smiling, with perhaps a tear escaping from a corner of your eye. -Edie S.
What a perfectly wonderful way to end the summer! I wish I could give this novel ten stars, not just five. It is the beautiful and uplifting story of a widow who cleans an aquarium at night, her friends, the owner of a local grocery story, her son who dies a tragic death at 18, and an octopus in the aquarium's tank. The octopus changes her life, as she changes his. Do not think this is the plot of an upcoming Disney film. Instead it the basis for lives, all lives, human and otherwise. The characters are people you know, including yourself. While life can throw you some bad punches, the spirit that lies within us often makes room for second chances. Kindness can indeed make a difference. This book is for the young and those growing older Be prepared for a wonderful read, an ending that you won't expect that will leave you smiling, with perhaps a tear escaping from a corner of your eye.
-Edie S.
5 STARS Wow!!! Truly kept me on my toes from beginning to end. Reminded me of Behind Her Eyes with all the twists and turns. The author masterfully develops several characters who could be suspect throughout the book and switches perspectives to keep us guessing who is truly good or bad. Any book that does this well and actually surprises us in the end is great in my book. -Sandra C.
Wow!!! Truly kept me on my toes from beginning to end. Reminded me of Behind Her Eyes with all the twists and turns. The author masterfully develops several characters who could be suspect throughout the book and switches perspectives to keep us guessing who is truly good or bad. Any book that does this well and actually surprises us in the end is great in my book.
