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The Pillars of the Earth

by Ken Follett
- Rated 5 stars
“After reading the blurb on the back of the book, I did not really think I would find this book all that engaging... but I was wrong. The characters definitely draw you in to the epic tale of a family's struggles and triumphs over the years.”

astevens wrote this review Sunday, August 3, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Rule of Four

by Ian Caldwell, Dustin Thomason
- Rated 4 stars
“I really enjoyed the mystery element and the focus on ancient history and literature.”

astevens wrote this review Tuesday, July 22, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Sophie's Choice

by William Styron
- Rated 4 stars
“It took me a bit to get interested in the storyline, but once the characters began to emerge I became more involved.”

astevens wrote this review Saturday, July 19, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Coastliners

by Joanne Harris
- Rated 3 stars
“This is my least favorite of the books I have read by Joanne Harris... it was slow moving and I had trouble identifying with the characters.”

astevens wrote this review Monday, July 7, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
All He Ever Wanted

by Anita Shreve
- Rated 3 stars
“Okay, but not my favorite of Shreve's books.”

astevens wrote this review Sunday, March 16, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
My Sister's Keeper

by Jodi Picoult
- Rated 4 stars
“I wasn't sure I was going to like this book, but I was wrong. It is a good read!”

astevens wrote this review Thursday, January 17, 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Three Cups of Tea

by Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
- Rated 4 stars
“This is an incredible story of perseverance in the face of chaos. Greg Mortenson should be applauded for his humanitarian spirit; I am awed by his accomplishments despite so many obstacles. The story is five star, but the writing isn't always. Sometimes I felt like I was reading a Dickens novel where every single detail is scrutinized and described to death.”

astevens wrote this review Friday, December 28, 2007. ( reply | permalink )
I Am the Messenger

by Markus Zusak
- Rated 4 stars
“Zusak is beginning to become one of my favorite authors. I love his descriptions and use of language. I would give this one a five but I wasn't real impressed with the ending... how about a four and a half. :)”

astevens wrote this review Wednesday, December 26, 2007. ( reply | permalink )
New Sudden Fiction: Short-Short Stories from America and Beyond

by James Thomas
- Rated 3 stars
“Some interesting short stories but nothing amazing. Some of my favorites include: A History of Everything, Including You; Pompeii; Swimming for Shore; My Kid's Dog and The Party”

astevens wrote this review Tuesday, December 4, 2007. ( reply | permalink )
The English Patient

by Michael Ondaatje
- Rated 3 stars
“I love some of the images in this book and some of the beautifully written sentences, but the storyline was a little too fragmented for me to grasp.”

astevens wrote this review Saturday, November 24, 2007. ( reply | permalink )