Mary Ann Yedinak

People, the Past, Madness, & Evil

Revisado: 12-08-24

Loved the twists and turns, an unreliable protagonist, and a resort in Egypt. Did not like when the old women’s character voice was used as she sounded too weak and stereotypical.

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Mystery from Family History Faces Podcast

Revisado: 08-21-24

Loved the idea of altering views. Got confused a couple of times. Thought having the disgraced newscaster worked well. Intrigued and hooked by well constructed plot lines. Wanted more out of female protagonist; her backstory, more on her relationships within the family, more on what truly excited her about 2/3 of the way through seemed, to me, to be needed/wanted.

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Friendship, Family, & the Future

Revisado: 07-08-23

Great fast-paced suspense tale with women who are weak and manipulated growing into who they might be after abuse, trickery, and poor choices where they’re stuck for some time. Nice twists and turns.

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Triumph, Tragedy, Community, Connections, Family, & Farewells

Revisado: 01-07-23

What a journey is this beautifully written novel that traverses tales of three main humans and an octopus. Following the tragic abandonment by a mother, life with a less than ideal aunt we move to a different location where we meet a bright octopus who yearns for mental stimulation and freedom, and we learn of a son lost and a woman alone wishing for connection and hope. These interconnected tales are lively & lovely, but they also speak of yearning and loss. A must read for 2023. Very highly recommend! 5 out of 5 stars.

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Favorite read at year end December 25, 2022

Revisado: 12-25-22

Wonderful plot, intricate weaving of timelines and transitions. Love the characters who feel like friends. Zeal of a feminist when such passion for a career, in science no less, was almost summarily dismissed. Can’t wait for the next book, whether a continuation or a completely different journey.

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Lovely cozy

Revisado: 11-30-22

M. C . Beaton is a genius for quirky characters that are still somewhat realistic. Fun mysteries while life still goes on with meandering journeys through the Cotswolds and beyond.

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Love, Heartache, Loss, Love

Revisado: 11-05-22

‘I love her for who she is, not what she is!”

Tears as I finished this novel which felt so real and meaningful.

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Wow! Be prepared for a thrilling, often confounding group of characters

Revisado: 09-03-22

Wonderful mystery with a unique plot filled with twists, red herrings, a terrific setting, and a satisfying ending.

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Wow! What a great mystery!

Revisado: 09-01-21

Realistic, culturally accurate, eerie, sad, frightening, pulse-pounding, and twisty! The Last Guest by J. P. Pomare is a 5 out of 5, and I highly recommend it!

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Life, love, friendship, family, joy, & heartbreak

Revisado: 08-27-21

As I stand crying after just finishing this masterpiece, my heart and mind are filled with the entangled lives of Jude, Willem, Harold, Julia, Andy, JB, and more. Yanagihara has written an epic about abuse, not loving, depravity, finding friends, and hope. Yes, trigger warnings for child endangerment, sexual abuse, physical abuse, and self-harm. She also details how gay and heterosexual men can be friends. This is a book that will long stay with me.

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