by Gillian Bradshaw
*** [3/5]
This book tells the story of a young lady printer in the city of London during the English Civil War. The story is well told and the background of the civil war may be unfamiliar to many readers. Fair work from Bradshaw.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Friday, April 20, 2012
Tudor Rose: The Story of the Queen Who United a Kingdom
by Margaret Campbell Barnes
*** [3/5]
This book is classic historical fiction. The author dwells on the life of Elizabeth of York during the war of the roses and follows her marriage and struggles. The story is well told and the author weaves in the drama of the war of the roses and the intrigue of the time well. Solid and interesting.
*** [3/5]
This book is classic historical fiction. The author dwells on the life of Elizabeth of York during the war of the roses and follows her marriage and struggles. The story is well told and the author weaves in the drama of the war of the roses and the intrigue of the time well. Solid and interesting.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
11/22/63
by Stephen King
** [2/5]
I read this book because I was interested in the Kennedy assassination. This book does focus on this one pivotal event in history, but the story drags on even after the ultimate outcome of the time traveler's meddling has become obvious to the reader. So possibly interesting if you like the historical context but don't expect a surprise ending.
** [2/5]
I read this book because I was interested in the Kennedy assassination. This book does focus on this one pivotal event in history, but the story drags on even after the ultimate outcome of the time traveler's meddling has become obvious to the reader. So possibly interesting if you like the historical context but don't expect a surprise ending.
Sunday, April 01, 2012
The Glass Room
by Simon Mawer
**** [4/5]
This book is based on a family who lives a a home with a glass room. The story follows the family through WWII and the other occupants of the home after they are forced to flee Poland. The story is woven around a real home with similar architectural features. I thought the author did a great job of pulling the reader into "the glass room" and making each of the sub-plots connect in interesting ways. A worthy read but a bit dark.
**** [4/5]
This book is based on a family who lives a a home with a glass room. The story follows the family through WWII and the other occupants of the home after they are forced to flee Poland. The story is woven around a real home with similar architectural features. I thought the author did a great job of pulling the reader into "the glass room" and making each of the sub-plots connect in interesting ways. A worthy read but a bit dark.
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