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Aubepine12

Aubepine12

About me: I'm a college professor by day and a voracious reader at nights/on weekends (if I don't fall asleep too early). I also enjoy traveling and spending time with family/friends/pets. I really enjoy creative activities of various sorts but rarely have the time. My major (reading) default: no plot memory. I can read a book but can't... more »
  • Ca, USA
  • member since March 10 2007

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  • An Imperfect Lens: A Novel
    • Rated 2 stars

    I liked the premise of the novel but the author's style didn't appeal to me. The descriptions of cholera, though interesting, were kind of icky and made me want to constantly wash my hands. Overall, the story, like the character of Louis, were just a little too understated for me while the descriptions seemed to dominate everything.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Saturday, March 14 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Even Cat Sitters Get the Blues: A Dixie Hemingway Mystery
    • Rated 3 stars

    Somewhat formulaic but still very enjoyable, light-hearted mystery. Stephanie Plum fans will enjoy Dixie's adventures.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Tuesday, February 17 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Outliers
    • Rated 3 stars

    It makes you think about the factors that contribute to success. Also confirms why I was right to quit piano lessons when I was 8.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Wednesday, February 4 2009. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink )
  • World Without End
    • Rated 3 stars

    Very long and not always the best told story but, overall, an interesting tale of life in the Middle Ages.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Thursday, January 29 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Honeymoon With My Brother: A Memoir
    • Rated 2 stars

    Very uneven tale. It's as if the narrator can't decide which story to tell-- that of his break up, that of his emotional recovery or that of his travels. Most unfortunately-- though there are a few moments of good storytelling-- none of these work. I ended up knowing very little about his brother-- all comments are superficial at best. The story of his ex-fiancée had promise but ultimately shows a callousness (btw I do find it curious that he spends some time describing how he makes love to other women-- in a Harlequin, bodice-ripping kind of way-- while skipping any descriptions of any countries that he visits). The travelogues have some moments of interest but, in general, the accounts of his travels, like the letters written to his beloved grandmother, give no sense of place, narrator or emotion.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Sunday, January 4 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Omnivore's Dilemma
    • Rated 4 stars

    Will make you rethink how and what you eat.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Saturday, December 20 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Mary: A Novel
    • Rated 4 stars

    Very interesting portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Friday, December 5 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Audacity of Hope
    • Rated 3 stars

    Although Dreams of My Father is a more interesting read because of the narrative thread (Obama's life), this book will give you a sense of how he thinks and what we might expect in his presidency. That along makes me hopeful...

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Friday, November 14 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Empire Falls
    • Rated 2 stars

    Interesting characters but, ultimately, the story falls short.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Monday, November 10 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Dreams from My Father
    • Rated 3 stars

    Thoughtful, personal perspective on race and community in America. Can't help but wonder what the people we meet in the book are thinking now that Obama is President-elect. A timely read.

    Aubepine12 wrote this review Monday, November 10 2008. ( reply | permalink )
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