Book reviews written by Eve

““Venus Envy” is the story of Rachel Greer, a new-accounts officer at the bank, who has cut herself off from men for two years because she has been more than “unlucky in love.” The goddess, Venus, has been banished by Zeus to dwell among mortals and act as “fairy godmother” to help couples find each other and true love. Rachel is Venus’ next client and determined not to take advantage of her services as matchmaker. Their story is sometimes funny, sometimes romantic, and sometimes tedious. Of course, there is a happy ending, because this is, after all, a fairy tale.”

Eve wrote this review Monday, January 21, 2008. ( reply | permalink )

Happiness Sold Separately

by Lolly Winston

Rated 0 stars

“I didn't particularly this book. All through the story I kept waiting for Elinor to put on her big girl panties and get on with her life. We all face tragedy of one kind or another. What you do is deal with it and move on - not wallow in it and withdraw to the laundry room. Doesn't she realize her husband is going through everything she is with even less control? Gina is one of those unfortunate women who thinks she has to have a man to complete her life and make her happy. She needs to look to herself for happiness and stop relying on losers - and stop going after men who she knows will hurt her in the end. If you're gonna make passes at a married man, you have no right to be hurt when he leaves you for his WIFE!! As for Toby - I've known a lot of Toby's in my life, both male and female. No one wants them, no one loves them, and they can't get what they need by being nice, so they act out. Where do you suppose he learned that kind of coping behavior?? Maybe from his mom, the slut, and his dad who sent him away when he got a new family? Ya think?”

Eve wrote this review Sunday, January 20, 2008. ( reply | permalink )

On a Pale Horse

by Piers Anthony

Rated 0 stars

“Piers Anthony’s “On A Pale Horse”, a fantasy tale about the man who becomes Death, his interactions with his clients, with other “Incarnations,” and with Satan. If you really enjoy fantasy, you will likely enjoy this story. I didn’t enjoy it enough to want to read the rest of the “Incarnations of Immortality” series.It is thought-provoking and even contains a bit of profundity. However, anything that takes two weeks for me to read can’t be all that good. Just my opinion.”

Eve wrote this review Monday, January 14, 2008. ( reply | permalink )

A Train to Potevka

by Mike Ramsdell

Rated 4 stars

“I enjoyed this book very much. I was so caught up in the story. I'm sure my stomach was clenching when he talked about going without food for so long. I really wanted to beat up on somebody for putting him in that position! And the Russian people - how can you not feel for a people so oppressed they cannot share even a crust of bread with a starving, injured man?”

Eve wrote this review Friday, January 4, 2008. ( reply | permalink )

The Hiding Place

by Corrie ten Boom

Rated 0 stars

“One of my favorite quotes comes from this book: "Thank God for flees." Whenever I feel that life is too challenging I remember Corrie and her flees.”

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