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Love this author

Revisado: 06-09-24

This is one of my favorite authors, and I’ve have read many of his other works. The story line as the book progresses became murky and harder to follow. I restarted chapters several times, which is odd in itself, because his books have me so engrossed usually, my attention is all in. Not so with this one.
The narrator was unsatisfactory. His voice and usage of inflections was smarmy, and I found it difficult to get past this. His voice renditions to change characters was ok, but his voice for the protagonist, did not give me any confidence this was the good guy, as he sounded slimy.

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Life of secrets and lies

Revisado: 06-21-23

TNT’s
“ I AM THE NIGHT” is based on story told by this book.
Fauna is related to the man, suspected of murdering the
Black Dahlia.
The Black Dahlia, as she was named by the press covering the gruesome tale, was found dead in LA, in surgically precise halves.
The story of The Black Dahlia transfixed the public for over a half a century.
This is an engaging book, so far, about how Fauna came to be raised by an black woman in Reno, as a biracial child. The parents to be, were told the mother was a very young white girl, and that the father was black. Only part of that tale regarding her heritage was true.
This filled in some of the gaps, left in the story of the Hodel family, and left others gaping. However it does stand in its own, and compels the reader to continue the dive into one messed up family’s story.
Well told, by the narrator, as her reading did not get in the way of my ability to see the characters.

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Necessary Reading

Revisado: 06-16-23

This book, really brings home the necessity of an institution to protect workers, and the public, from industries and businesses, which put profits over safety. Kate Moore, has completed her mission to bring life back to the women who were so mistreated by the companies which employed them.
In recent years there have been calls to do away with the EPA, and to discount unions, as bad for business.
Truly, do we want businesses, which have no misgivings over harming their employees and the communities in which they operate?
Lives and the well-being of human beings must be put above corporate profits.
Moore effectively communicates, with compassion, how good people, had their lives destroyed, in service to the company which employed them.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Deep Dive into Abortion issues

Revisado: 05-21-23

Deep dive into various viewpoints surrounding the topic of abortion, with no one the winner.
The storytelling device of working backwards into time, is not my preferred way to absorb a book, but this is the author’s chosen method.
Still, the topic, told from each character’s experiences, is incredibly powerful. No matter your view, you may be more sympathetic to the dilemma others face when in the event of an unviable or unwanted pregnancy. Or maybe not.
It is, in fact, a choice, no one wants to face.

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An important story

Revisado: 05-12-23

It took me a while to truly get hooked into the experience of this story, because the author/narrator, initially, did not engage me. After I became used to her cadence, it was easier to be captivated by all fate, threw into the path of the young woman, who became the authors mother.

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Beautiful written and told

Revisado: 04-27-23

Tom Hanks was perfect as the narrator for this book. Told from Daniel’s point of view, The Dutch House draws one into its charming rooms, as it examines the relationships by blood, marriage, or employment, which make a family.
My fondness for the characters, developed, as they did, and I hoped the story would go on.

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RIP Richard Ferrone

Revisado: 04-22-23

Huge fan of Stanford’s characters, Lucas Davenport, Virgil Flowers, and Letty Davenport.
I almost gave up in the 1st chapter, as the narration was just so wrong.
A female with some wisecrack/smoke to her voice, would have been a better fit.
Once I got over the narration, I got enjoy the story, although teaming up Letty, with “Baxter” was somewhat implausible. I saw her chewing him up and dropping him like a hot potato, especially when he left crumbs behind, on their stakeout. Not the strongest of characters to enter a Stanford novel, and ultimately, I would have thought, he’d get killed off.
Mostly a rollicking good time, with Letty, and it did take my mind off to an escape—-that’s worth 5 stars.

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A autobiography of honor

Revisado: 04-18-23

Not to say that Mr. Brennan is sanctimonious about telling his story, rather, in this day of rampant liars and cheats, it is a breath of fresh air.
The history of the Brennan family, is one of perseverance, love, and fun. Coming from an Irish background, myself, there were instances of recognition for me.
Fascinating foray into the rise of a young man into the depths of the intelligence world, and ultimately becoming director, will keep one tuned in to the story.
There were times, when the narrator, became bland in his telling of the details, and I would tune out. Hence, the 4, instead of 5 stars for performance.
I reeled myself back in, as all in all, this is an incredible foray behind the scenes at some of our governments highest levels.
Read this!

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Mesmerizing relationship story

Revisado: 03-17-23

I admit, my curiosity about the rich and famous was the reason I downloaded this title. What I found was a thoughtful, engaging study of a life loaded with tragedy and loss, which, surprisingly, remains hopeful. I had no expectations that the story would resonate so strongly within me. What would someone like me have in common with a Vanderbilt?
Because of GV’s open discussion on her experiences and emotions, it becomes very easy to relate to her humanity. I laughed with her, and cried some, too.
Anderson, guides his mother on a quest to discover more about her, like the great journalist he is. His own openness describing the way he experienced events, helps to gently prod more information about the life his mother lived, and it’s affect on his own viewpoints.
Must read for anyone who has a parent, still yearns to become closer, or come to terms with a relationship, never to be, what you imagined.
One of the best, most inspiring reads ever!

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Slow Start

Revisado: 01-22-23

The start was so slow, it took awhile to become invested in the story, interested enough to follow through. So many off the wall musings, by the 1st person narrator, it was difficult to follow at the beginning. I almost gave up, then the tale finally started to gel. If you can get past the 1st few chapters, it will be a solid 5 stars.

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