Mary

Lovely series I’m now, sadly, finishing

Revisado: 02-28-23

I just began this book, again, 4 weeks ago as I’d tried several times and not enjoyed the current day story. I tried again and stuck it out. Each book in the series has become richer. For simple story telling with an underlying goodness, it is up there with LOR. In this current time of ugly struggle to find some peace for those who seek simple kindness, to retreat into these books has been heaven sent. They are simple but profound in their message, not that all is well in the bloody Middle Ages, but the one can live by a personal code of care for others, regardless. It’s a lot to ask for what might appear as a simple fantasy series, and I do love the Sanderson and Abercrombies, but these books feed my tired soul.

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From a Louise Penny super fan: Spoilers below

Revisado: 12-01-22

I’ve read every book in this series, including the preceding book during COVID. I trusted her then to treat a subject I did not want to visit and my trust was rewarded-I loved the Madness of Crowds-it was a delicate balance that reminded me once again why I wish I lived in 3 Pines. Now comes this mess- A World of Curiosities. From the very beginning, we know it’s Sam and why no trained professionals can articulate a coherent and accepted diagnosis is nothing but a plot device? The story becomes a repetitive conversation about is it Sam or Fiona? There is too much here, some reviewers call it a woman’s book and the history of 3 Pines being founded by ostracized witches in the 1600s is interesting, as is the painting in the title. Ruth, her duck and all the beloved 3 Pines inhabitants are there, acting warm and lovely. But the other plot device, the horrid serial killer who, of course, is related to the 2 psychopathic (maybe) children is another shock, not one that assumes her readers after all these years are simply stupid, but that depicting evil in a human form in graphic detail is necessary if you had a plot that worked.
So, 2 ridiculous and offensive plot lines later, I’ve told all my friends who are avid LP readers that this book has 2 trigger warnings-an idiot plot line and gratuitous horror. I’m left rolling my eyes and disappointed after all the years I’ve spent with Gamache and company.

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Romance

Revisado: 11-19-22

A limited interpretation of a complex world, distilled to how wives survive husbands to be free. Such a small piece of a rich tale.

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UA romance

Revisado: 10-25-22

Not much more to say, if you are looking for a UA romance between humans and dragons, with the St. George dragon hunting society thrown-in, this is for you. Not me but it was free and I was sick, and so slept thur 1/2 and missed nothing….

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Love author, too many dumb plot holes this time

Revisado: 10-04-22

How can experienced agents of MI6 and FBI make sooo many dumb mistakes-green jaguar while under cover watching a terrorist cell? Oye….

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Not for everyone but…

Revisado: 09-11-22

This book will either speak to you or it will not. Please take a chance. As an orphan who has always looked ahead and moved on, the perspective of the main character opened my heart as nothing ever has. And not through easy sentimentality but thru the harsh imagery of the unique biology of the island.

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Best listening experience ever!!!

Revisado: 04-23-22

Ray Porter is away as amazing, finally material that allows him to transcend the medium.

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One of the very best

Revisado: 11-11-18

Like many, I begin by saying I’ve listened to 100’s of books and never written a review. This is simply the best. Some are put off by Death as the narrator. But telling another story of Germany under Hitler’s rule requires a light in the pathos. While the characters are enchanting, it is trusting Death’s perspective that allowed me to really engage without fear of overwhelming sadness. Yep, it’s a strange perspective for a book full of delightfully strange and noble humans, their stories told by Death.

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